Root beer floats are a staple to any ice cream shop. Theyre nostalgic, delicious, and perfect for any theme. On top of that, theyre cheap to produce and easy to make! If you want to learn the 3 secrets to the best root beer float, keep reading.
Fill a glass 3/4 with cola. For best results, start with chilled soda. Pouring the soda first and then adding the ice cream will result in a small amount of foam. If you prefer a float with more foam, add the ice cream to the cup before the soda.
Don’t Let it Froth Over
A major mistake some ice cream shops make with root beer floats is making them in the wrong order. This can cause frothing and volcano-like messes. How can you avoid that? Its simple, make your root beer floats with the soda first!
Try making your root beer floats by first filling clear plastic cold cups a little more than half with soda. Then scooping in your desired amount of ice cream and topping it with a lid. Finish by adding the last little bit of soda to fill the cup.
For the perfect amount of ice cream, try using our 2 oz ice cream scooper for small and manageable scoops.
Try New Flavors
A classic root beer float is a quintessential summer treat. Elevate your root beer floats by trying different sodas or different flavors of ice cream.
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FAQ
Do you put soda or ice cream first in a float?
What goes first in a float?
Do you put ice cream or soda first?
How do you make ice cream float?
Well, in order to prevent overflowing and get the perfect creamy texture, add the ice cream and then pour over the fizzy root beer. Gently pour the root beer over the ice cream. You’ll notice that, after just a few minutes or after a good stir, the ice cream will start to float—hence the name of this glorious drinkable treat!
How do you make ice cream float at a soda fountain?
To feel like you’re enjoying a root beer float at a soda fountain, pick up these gorgeous long-handled ice cream spoons. To make the mugs or steins extra frosty, chill them ahead of time for 10 to 20 minutes in the freezer. Scoop the vanilla ice cream into a mug or beer stein. Firmly press it down.
What are ice cream floats?
Ice cream floats are an old-fashioned treat that combine your choice of ice cream with your soda of choice. Some of the best-known ice cream float flavors are coke, root beer and orange. The ingredients are layered in a drinking glass, topped with whipping cream and a cherry before served with a spoon or straw.
How do you make root beer floats with ice cream?
Serve the root beer floats immediately with straws and long, slender spoons. You can also serve the root beer floats as-is, without any garnishes. Place half of the ice cream and root beer into a blender. Add 2 scoops of ice cream and ¾ cup (180 milliliters) of root beer into a blender. Save the rest of the ice cream and root beer for later.