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Root Beer Floats

Make classic root beer floats at home with vanilla ice cream, root beer, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 coops vanilla ice cream about 1 c.
  • 8 ounces root beer
  • Whipped Cream
  • maraschino cherry

Instructions

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  1. Freeze your glasses prior to use for an extra frosty treat. We recommend using a tall glass, like a float glass or beer stein.
  2. Remove glasses from the freezer. Add the ice cream to the glass and then slowly pour root beer into the glass. Try to pour the root beer at an angle up against the glass to reduce fizz and risk of overflow. If there is a lot of fizz let it recede and then add more root beer to the glass.
  3. Top with whipped cream and cherry! Serve with straws and spoons.

Notes

  • Don’t pour the root beer too fast: The best way to add the soda is slowly. Even better? Tilt the glass and pour so it runs down the inside of the glass. This prevents too much foam from building up.
  • Do add a long spoon and straw: Okay, this is optional, but a long-handled serving spoon makes it easy to scoop the ice cream. A paper straw just makes it easy to drink!

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 109mg (5%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 498IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 498IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.