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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." — Lucinda

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Original recipe makes 2 servings Change Servings

1/2 pint vanilla ice cream
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer

1/2 cup whipped cream
4 maraschino cherries

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Directions

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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PREP 2 mins
READY IN 2 mins

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Boy does this bring back memories! My grandma used to make these for me and tonight it was the perfect after dinner treat. My husband loves root beer so that's how I made his. I used Coke for mine, cream soda also works well. Whatever your favorite soda you can't go wrong with this one!

—Jillian

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Jun 10, 2008

What makes this recipe gourmet? It seems to be the standard recipe that has been around forever.

—BEKKAJOJO

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55 Ratings

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Dec 07, 2003

Yummy!! I used cream soda instead of root beer and skipped the whipped cream and cherries...didn't need it. I remember eating this when I was a child. Thanks for sharing Lucinda.

—JOSIE

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Dec 07, 2003

These floats hit the spot after working in the yard all day. They looked really nice, too, with the whipped cream and cherry at the top. Thanks Lucinda!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Dec 07, 2003

We had this for desert for our pre 4th of July dinner party, and was loved by all! We used light vanilla ice cream to cut some calories. Perfect for a warm summer night!

—GATERJEN

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Mar 05, 2011

I used to drink these all the time as a kid. I thought my mom invented ice-cream floats! We used to also use Coca Cola sometimes. I tried the whipped cream and cherry and it looks fancier like the ones at the restaurants. Thanks for the reminder, yum!

—Blender Woman

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Oct 15, 2007

Ah, the simple pleasures in life!! We loved these as kids. I usually skip the cherry. I like to use not so cold root beer over really frozen ice cream, so some of the root beer freezes and you get these little crunchy pieces of frozen root beer crystals....yum! Thanks for sharing, Lucinda!!

—Christine M

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Dec 07, 2003

I forgot how good a root beer flow is .A great summer night desert.

—SEE NU

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Nutrition

Calories
263 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
41 g
13%

Cholesterol
40 mg
13%

Fat
10.6 g
16%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
2.8 g
6%

Sodium
96 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Gourmet Root Beer Float

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 263
Calories from Fat: 96

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6g 16 %
Saturated Fat 6.6g 33 %
Cholesterol 40mg 13 %
Sodium 96mg 4 %
Potassium 172mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 41g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 2.8g 6 %
** Sugars 34.8g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.