Gourmet Root Beer Float Recipe
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Gourmet Root Beer Float

By: Lucinda 
"Tall glasses overflowing with root beer and vanilla ice cream. Top with whipped cream and cherries for a touch of elegance."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (48)

Prep Time:
2 Min
Ready In:
2 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pint vanilla ice cream
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 4 maraschino cherries

Directions

  1. Place 1 scoop of ice cream into each of two tall glasses. Pour root beer carefully over the ice cream. Add another scoop and repeat. If possible, repeat again.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 263 | Total Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Boy does this bring back memories! My grandma used to make these for me and tonight it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
Yummy!! I used cream soda instead of root beer and skipped the whipped cream and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
These floats hit the spot after working in the yard all day. They looked really nice, too,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by GATERJEN   view full review
We had this for desert for our pre 4th of July dinner party, and was loved by all! We used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2011 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used to drink these all the time as a kid. I thought my mom invented ice-cream floats! We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by Christine M   view full review
Ah, the simple pleasures in life!! We loved these as kids. I usually skip the cherry. I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by SEE NU   view full review
I forgot how good a root beer flow is .A great summer night desert.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by chef-assistant   view full review
I TOTALLY LOVE ROOT BEER FLOATS
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by Andrea   view full review
This was really good. You can also use Big Red soda for a more colorful float.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by erz2002   view full review
This brings back great memories. My grandpa was a "soda jerk" (i.e., he operated the soda...

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