Adult Root Beer Floats

Indulge in a grown-up twist on a nostalgic favorite with these Adult Root Beer Floats—a delightful blend of creamy vanilla ice cream and fizzy hard root beer. In just 5 minutes, this easy and refreshing dessert cocktail comes together, perfect for a quick treat or entertaining guests. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, a sweet maraschino cherry, and optional sprinkles of chocolate shavings, each sip is a rich yet playful fusion of flavors. Serve in frosty glasses with a straw and spoon for the ultimate dessert drink experience. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or treating yourself, these boozy root beer floats are guaranteed to impress—just remember to enjoy responsibly!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
12 ounces Hard root beer (alcoholic root beer)
0.5 cups Whipped cream
2 pieces Maraschino cherries
2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes before preparing the floats.

Step 2

Remove the glasses from the freezer and add two scoops of vanilla ice cream to each glass.

Step 3

Slowly pour the hard root beer over the ice cream, dividing it evenly between the two glasses. Allow the foam to settle before pouring more if necessary.

Step 4

Top each float with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Step 5

Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for scooping. Enjoy responsibly!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(657.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	870.5

Total Fat 36.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 135.4mg	0%
Sodium 243.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 88.6g
Protein 10.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 342.9mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 582.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 53.7%