4.5 from 33 votes
Root Beer Float Recipe
The Ultimate Root Beer Float will elevate your traditional recipe to stardom! Just 4 ingredients with servel fun modifications.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 root beer floats
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 root beers , chilled
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- Whipped Cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Freeze the glasses for 10-20 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of the ice cream to each glass. Slowly add the root beer, pouring at an angle.
- If desired, place back into the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- And if you are in the mood for a boozy root beer float (adults only and please drink responsibly), add a shot of vanilla vodka, bourbon, or Rum Chata to your float.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2root beer floats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.