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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIngredients in a Root Beer Float <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Vanilla Ice Cream<\/strong> – Choose old fashioned vanilla or vanilla bean ice cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Root Beer<\/strong> – Choose your favorite root beer\u2014we used IBC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What is the best float glass?<\/strong> I like to serve this drink in a beer stein<\/a> or a milkshake glass<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Root-Beer-Float-pin-.jpg\")
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Traditionally, a root beer float is made by scooping ice cream into a tall glass and then pouring root beer over the top. This method prevents overflowing as the ice cream begins to foam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Personally, I like to pour the root beer first and top it with a scoop of ice cream. This method, while it has more risk of overflowing, has more contrast between the dark soda and ice cream\u2014it’s a little prettier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Either way, both methods are equally delicious and the prep time should be less than a minute! Have fun making a perfect root beer float. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Root-Beer-Float-pin-1-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips for Making <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- To make an adult root beer float, add a shot of dark rum, vanilla vodka or bourbon to the top of the float. Adding a shot (one ounce) of any liquor you love most will turn it into an alcoholic root beer float. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some recipes call for whipped cream with sprinkles and a maraschino cherry on top. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I like to serve my floats with a straw and a spoon. Much like a milkshake, it’s fun to have both options. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Try chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla for a slight variation. Even better, make one of each and compare, choosing a favorite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you want to go even more old school, use sparkling water and flavored syrups to create your sodas from scratch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Variations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Coke Float<\/strong> – A Coke Float<\/a> is made using vanilla ice cream and Coca-Cola.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cream Soda Float<\/strong> – A Cream Soda Float is made using vanilla ice cream and cream soda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strawberry Float <\/strong>– A Strawberry Float is made using vanilla ice cream and strawberry soda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Orange Creamsicle Float<\/strong> – An Orange Creamsicle Float is made using vanilla ice cream and orange soda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Boston Cooler <\/strong>– A Boston Cooler is made using vanilla ice cream and ginger ale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>What goes first in a Root Beer Float? <\/h3><\/summary>
Traditionally, the ice cream goes first in a root beer float. This helps to prevent overflowing as it foams up. <\/p> <\/details> What is a Root Beer Float made of? <\/h3><\/summary>
A Root Beer Float is made of vanilla ice cream and root beer. <\/p> <\/details> What ice cream flavor is best for a root beer float? <\/h3><\/summary>
Vanilla ice cream is the classic choice for a root beer float. <\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Root-Beer-Float-pin-1-2.jpg\")
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- Cocktails<\/strong> – White Russian<\/a>, Strawberry Margarita<\/a>, Bushwacker, Mudslide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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What is the best float glass?<\/strong> I like to serve this drink in a beer stein<\/a> or a milkshake glass<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Traditionally, a root beer float is made by scooping ice cream into a tall glass and then pouring root beer over the top. This method prevents overflowing as the ice cream begins to foam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Personally, I like to pour the root beer first and top it with a scoop of ice cream. This method, while it has more risk of overflowing, has more contrast between the dark soda and ice cream\u2014it’s a little prettier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Either way, both methods are equally delicious and the prep time should be less than a minute! Have fun making a perfect root beer float. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Traditionally, the ice cream goes first in a root beer float. This helps to prevent overflowing as it foams up. <\/p> <\/details> A Root Beer Float is made of vanilla ice cream and root beer. <\/p> <\/details> Vanilla ice cream is the classic choice for a root beer float. <\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInstructions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Variations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>
What goes first in a Root Beer Float? <\/h3><\/summary>
What is a Root Beer Float made of? <\/h3><\/summary>
What ice cream flavor is best for a root beer float? <\/h3><\/summary>
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