Root Beer Float
Everyone loves a good A&W® Root Beer Float - a classic and fun drink recipe made with bubbly root beer, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a few other ingredients that takes it over the top! Here's how to make the absolute BEST one!
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 366kcal
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 8 ounces A&W® Root Beer
- whipped cream garnish
- maraschino cherry garnish
Instructions
- Use a tall glass, preferably a float glass or a beer stein. Freeze your glasses prior to use for an extra frosty experience.
- Add the ice cream to the glass and pour the root beer in slowly at an angle to reduce fizz and risk of overflow.
- Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Notes
Other Recipe Variations:
- “The Chocoholic,” which starts with a chocolate syrup-rimmed glass that’s rolled in sprinkles, and swaps vanilla ice cream for — you guessed it — chocolate! Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if you’re really committed to your addiction!
- “The Very Vanilla” highlights the bean’s mellow flavor with a teaspoon of vanilla extract mixed in with the root beer.
- “The Slushie.” Simply combine vanilla ice cream, root beer, and ice in a blender, and blend until icy – whipped cream and cherries optional!
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 262mg | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Calcium: 180mg