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Gourmet Root Beer Float

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"Tall glasses overflowing with root beer and vanilla ice cream. Top with whipped cream and cherries for a touch of elegance."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 31 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  2 Min
READY IN  2 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by JOSIE 
Yummy!! I used cream soda instead of root beer and skipped the whipped cream and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
These floats hit the spot after working in the yard all day. They looked really nice, too,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by GATERJEN 
We had this for desert for our pre 4th of July dinner party, and was loved by all! We used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by SEE NU 
I forgot how good a root beer flow is .A great summer night desert. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2007 by Christine M 
Ah, the simple pleasures in life!! We loved these as kids. I usually skip the cherry. I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2006 by Chelsey Wolnowski 
OMG! I had totally forgotten about these. My mom and dad used to make them for me as a special... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2003 by QUASINAUGHT 
IBC rootbear makes the best floats. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2006 by LilyCat 
A yummy classic! Also good with Coke instead of Root Beer. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2005 by Lesha 
The Boy LOVES these, and has since he was a wee little fella. I don't always put whipped cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 19, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby 
We use frozen mugs to make these. We put the 2 scoops of ice cream in, then slowly pour the... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Gourmet Root Beer Float

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 263

  • Total Fat: 10.6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
  • Sodium: 96mg
  • Total Carbs: 41g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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