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Best Root Beer Float

A nostalgic mix of creamy vanilla ice cream and fizzy root beer, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups root beer
  • Whipped cream optional, for topping
  • Maraschino cherries optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Tall glass
  • Spoon for mixing
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Start by scooping approximately one cup of vanilla ice cream into each tall glass.
  2. Carefully pour one cup of root beer over the ice cream in each glass.
  3. Enjoy the delightful fizz as it bubbles up.
  4. If desired, top each float with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  5. Finish with a maraschino cherry on top.
  6. Serve your root beer floats right away with a spoon and a straw.

Notes

Customize with different flavors of ice cream and root beer.