Everyone loves a root beer float—its a classic drink made with high quality root beer and rich vanilla ice cream. Of course, a mug of root beer tastes incredible by itself, but this ice cream drink is the best way to cool off after a hot day.
The History Behind Your Root Beer FloatOn August 19, 1893, Frank. J. Wisner, the owner of Cripple Creek Brewing in Colorado, concocted the world’s first-known root beer float. Legend says that Wisner’s idea was born when he thought that the snowy peaks of Cow Mountain resembled ice cream floating in soda. The next day, he combined root beer and vanilla ice cream and dubbed it a “Black Cow.” Learn more about the
- 1 can or bottle of root beer (We love Sprecher!)
- 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream
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- These classic 16-ounce German beer mugs are great for enjoying a tall root beer float—or any cool drink, to be honest.
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- To feel like youre enjoying a root beer float at a soda fountain, pick up these gorgeous long-handled ice cream spoons.
How to Make a Root Beer Float!
FAQ
How do you make root beer float without foaming?
What causes the foam in a root beer float?
Do you put soda or ice cream first in a float?
How do you make a root beer float?
Pair lemon-lime soda with mint or vanilla ice cream. Pair flavored soda, such as orange, grape, or strawberry, with vanilla ice cream. Add a splash of alcohol to make it a spiked root beer float. Pour half of the root beer into the serving glass first. Stir in 1 ounce (30 milliliters) of alcohol, then add it ice cream.
How do you make a ice cream float with root beer?
Add two scoops of ice cream to a highball glass, tall glass or mug. Grab your glass and pour in the root beer until it begins to bubble and froth over. Top your ice cream float with a Maraschino cherry. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon! What Ice Cream Is Best For Root Beer Floats? Vanilla Ice cream.
How do you avoid foam in a root beer float?
The trick to avoid foam in your root beer float is to make sure you pour the root beer slowly and at an angle against the glass. This reduces the fizz and chance of an overflow. The foam comes from little bubbles of carbonation sticking to the sides of the ice cream and attracting other bubbles, by pouring against the glass you avoid this.
Can you freeze root beer float ice cream?
This easy recipe only has 2 ingredients: Root Beer and Vanilla Ice Cream, but The Ultimate Root Beer Float has four. Elevating it to Root Beer Float stardom with whipped cream and cherries. Give a couple of tall glasses or a beer stein a good rinse with cold water and then freeze them for 10-20 minutes so they are nice and frosty.