Adult Root Beer Floats
Indulge in a grown-up twist on a nostalgic favorite with these Adult Root Beer Floats—a delightful blend of creamy vanilla ice cream and fizzy hard root beer. In just 5 minutes, this easy and refreshing dessert cocktail comes together, perfect for a quick treat or entertaining guests. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, a sweet maraschino cherry, and optional sprinkles of chocolate shavings, each sip is a rich yet playful fusion of flavors. Serve in frosty glasses with a straw and spoon for the ultimate dessert drink experience. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or treating yourself, these boozy root beer floats are guaranteed to impress—just remember to enjoy responsibly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 12 ounces Hard root beer (alcoholic root beer)
- 0.5 cups Whipped cream
- 2 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes before preparing the floats.
Remove the glasses from the freezer and add two scoops of vanilla ice cream to each glass.
Slowly pour the hard root beer over the ice cream, dividing it evenly between the two glasses. Allow the foam to settle before pouring more if necessary.
Top each float with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.
Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for scooping. Enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
