Vanilla ice cream topped with root beer for a nostalgic dessert drink that's ready in just minutes.
⏱ Time: 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 1 float
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup chilled root beer
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Place two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into a tall chilled glass.
- Slowly pour the root beer over the ice cream, adding a little at a time to control the foam.
- Allow the foam to settle, then continue pouring until the glass is nearly full.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry if desired.
- Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.
Quick Notes
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep your float colder longer.
- Pour the root beer slowly to prevent overflowing foam.
- Vanilla bean ice cream creates an extra creamy flavor.
- Try craft root beer for a richer, more nostalgic taste.