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The Best Root Beer Float in a tall glass with a pink and white striped straw
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The Best Root Beer Float Recipe

Ingredient measurements will vary, depending on the size of your glass.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer drinks, coffee recipes
Servings: 1
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Valentina K. Wein

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
  • 1 scoop coffee ice cream
  • ¼ cup root beer (my grandfather only used A&W)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place a tall glass in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the glass and add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream, and pour about half of the root beer over it.
  • With a tall spoon, mash and stir until the ice cream is blended with the root beer.
  • Add the scoop of coffee ice cream, followed by the second scoop of vanilla, and then pour the remaining root beer over it.
  • Serve immediately with a straw and tall spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g