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Alcoholic Root Beer Float Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 alcoholic root beer float
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A delightful adult twist on the classic root beer float, combining creamy vanilla ice cream with fizzy root beer and a smooth kick of vanilla vodka for a refreshing and indulgent cocktail treat.


Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces vanilla ice cream (¼ pint)
  • 8 ounces root beer (IBC recommended, ¾ bottle)
  • 1½ ounces vanilla vodka (Smirnoff recommended, 1 shot)


Instructions

  1. Add Ice Cream: Place 2-3 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass to create a creamy base for the float.
  2. Pour Root Beer Halfway: Fill the glass halfway up with chilled root beer, allowing it to mix slightly with the ice cream while retaining some foam.
  3. Add Vodka and Top Up: Pour 1 shot (1½ ounces) of vanilla vodka over the ice cream and root beer mixture, then top off the glass with more root beer until full, creating a fizzy, boozy float.

Notes

  • Use high-quality vanilla ice cream and root beer for the best flavor.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the fizzy texture before the ice cream fully melts.
  • Adjust the amount of vodka to taste or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Use a tall glass to accommodate all ingredients and allow for proper mixing.