Adult Root Beer Floats
Indulge in a grown-up twist on a nostalgic favorite with these Adult Root Beer Floats—a delightful blend of creamy vanilla ice cream and fizzy hard root beer. In just 5 minutes, this easy and refreshing dessert cocktail comes together, perfect for a quick treat or entertaining guests. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, a sweet maraschino cherry, and optional sprinkles of chocolate shavings, each sip is a rich yet playful fusion of flavors. Serve in frosty glasses with a straw and spoon for the ultimate dessert drink experience. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or treating yourself, these boozy root beer floats are guaranteed to impress—just remember to enjoy responsibly!
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Ingredients
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 12 ounces Hard root beer (alcoholic root beer)
- 0.5 cups Whipped cream
- 2 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes before preparing the floats.
Step 2
Remove the glasses from the freezer and add two scoops of vanilla ice cream to each glass.
Step 3
Slowly pour the hard root beer over the ice cream, dividing it evenly between the two glasses. Allow the foam to settle before pouring more if necessary.
Step 4
Top each float with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Step 5
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for scooping. Enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 657.2 grams (657.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 871 |
| Total Fat 36.10g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 23.60g | 118% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium 243mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 106.00g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.60g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 88.60g | |
| Protein 10.00g | 20% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 60% |
| Calcium 343mg | 26% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 582mg | 12% |
Source of Calories