Who doesn't know root beer? This special sweet-tasting fizzy drink is very delicious when the weather is hot. Root beer connoisseurs often add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enrich the flavor of the root beer and make it a thicker consistency. The combination of root beer and ice cream is what is commonly called a root beer float! Want to know how to make and create a root beer float? Read on for this article!
Ingredients
Classic Root Beer Float
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 350 ml of root beer
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 red cherries (optional, for garnish)
For: 2 servings
Blended Root Beer Float
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 350 ml of root beer
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 red cherries (optional, for garnish)
For: 2 servings
Root Beer Freeze
- 288 grams vanilla ice cream
- 350 ml of root beer
- 140-240 grams of ice cubes (if needed)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- Chocolate sauce (optional, for garnish)
- Meses (optional, for garnish)
- 2-4 red cherries (optional, for garnish)
For: 2-4 servings
Step
Method 1 of 4: Making a Classic Root Beer Float
Step 1. Cool the serving glass if desired
Wash 2 tall glasses, then put them in the freezer for 10-20 minutes. You don't have to do this step, but it can help maintain the temperature and consistency of the float.
- Do not dry the glass. Glass that is put in the freezer will be coated with ice crystals and look opaque.
- If you're worried about the glass breaking, try refrigerating it for 3-4 hours instead of chilling it in the freezer.
Step 2. Put 2 scoops of ice cream in each glass
First, remove the glasses from the freezer or refrigerator, then add 2 scoops of ice cream to each glass. The ice cream needs to be added first to prevent the root beer from overflowing as it pours.
Step 3. Pour the root beer into a glass
Try pouring about 180 ml of root beer into each glass. Make sure you do it slowly from the right angle to reduce foam production and prevent root beer from overflowing.
Don't worry, the fizzy and bubbly reaction typical of fizzy drinks will still appear. However, you don't have to worry about the amount being too much so that it overflows and is wasted
Step 4. If desired, put the root beer back in the freezer and let it rest for 10 minutes
Again, you don't have to do this, but it does a great job of slowing down the defrosting process for a very cool and refreshing glass of root beer float!
Step 5. If desired, decorate the root beer float and serve immediately
First, remove the root beer from the freezer. After that, spray whipped cream over the top, and garnish with one red cherry. Serve root beer immediately with a straw and a long spoon.
Root beer floats are also delicious served without any garnish
Method 2 of 4: Making a Blended Root Beer Float
Step 1. Put 2 scoops of ice cream and 180 ml of root beer in a blender; set aside the rest for later use
This recipe yields a thicker consistency than a classic root beer float, but not as thick as a root beer freeze.
Step 2. Process the root beer and ice cream until the texture is smooth and thick (about 15-30 seconds if using high speed)
If necessary, turn off the blender from time to time and stir in any lumps of ice cream at the bottom of the blender with a rubber spatula.
Step 3. Pour root beer into 2 glasses
Make sure the glass is large enough to hold the remaining unprocessed ice cream and root beer. Also consider the sizzling and bubbling reaction that might occur when you pour a fizzy drink into a glass.
Step 4. Pour the remaining root beer and unprocessed ice cream into a glass
Take the remaining root beer and ice cream that you set aside; Pour until it reaches the rim of the glass.
If using bottled root beer, set aside 180 ml of root beer and divide evenly into both glasses
Step 5. If desired, garnish the root beer before serving
Sprinkle some whipped cream, then add the red cherries on top. Serve the root beer float with a straw and a long spoon.
Method 3 of 4: Making a Root Beer Freeze
Step 1. Put the ice cream and root beer in a blender
To make a root beer freeze, you will need 288 grams of vanilla ice cream and 360 ml of root beer. Note that this recipe is thicker in consistency than blended root beer and more like a milk shake.
288 grams is equivalent to 3 large scoops of ice cream
Step 2. Process the ice cream and root beer using a blender until a smooth and thick consistency (about 15-30 seconds if using high speed)
If the two are not well blended, stop the blender and use a rubber spatula to stir the ice cream that clumps at the bottom of the blender.
Step 3. Add ice if you like a thicker root beer texture
In fact, even ice cream is enough to thicken the texture of root beer. However, if you want a thicker consistency, try adding 140 grams of ice first. Still not thick enough? the consistency is still too runny, add a few more ice cubes. Remember, don't use more than 420 grams of ice cubes so that the root beer taste doesn't end up bland!
Step 4. Pour root beer into 2 tall glasses
If the portion is too large, root beer can also be divided into 4 smaller glasses.
Step 5. Garnish and serve the root beer freeze
At this stage, be as creative as you like! For an extravagant version of the classic, try squirting whipped cream over the surface of the root beer. After that, pour enough chocolate sauce, sprinkle with colorful meses, and decorate the rim of the glass with cherries. Immediately serve the root beer freeze with a straw and a long spoon.
Method 4 of 4: Creating a Root Beer Float
Step 1. Make a chocolate-flavored root beer shake
First, prepare your homemade root beer freeze. After that, decorate the rim of the serving glass with enough chocolate sauce (make sure the entire rim is covered with the sauce). Then, pour the root beer freeze into each serving glass; Top the top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate sprinkles.
Step 2. Mix root beer with soda and ice cream
Don't be afraid to experiment with other sodas and/or ice cream flavors! However, always remember that some combinations work better than others. For example, mint ice cream doesn't go well with root beer, but it's delicious when paired with Sprite ! Here are some delicious combinations worth trying:
- Make " Brown Cow " by combining chocolate ice cream and root beer or Coca Cola.
- Make a "Boston Cooler" by blending ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.
- Combine lemon or lime-flavored soda with mint or vanilla ice cream.
- Pair grape, orange, or strawberry-flavored soda with vanilla ice cream.
Step 3. Add a little alcohol to your homemade root beer float
Pour half a serving of root beer into a serving glass, then add 30 ml of your favorite alcoholic beverage and a scoop of ice cream. After that, pour the remaining root beer over it. Examples of additional alcohol include:
- Bourbon
- Dark rum
- Kahlua
- Vodka
Step 4. Make a root beer martini to make your drink look classier
Pour 120 ml of root beer and 60 ml of root beer flavored vodka into a cocktail shaker. After that, close the container tightly and shake until the two ingredients are well mixed. Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a martini glass, then pour the root beer and vodka mixture over it.
If you want, you can also use other alcoholic drinks such as butterscotch schnapps
Step 5. Turn root beer freeze into popsicles
Prepare the root beer freeze that you have made. After that, pour the root beer freeze into the popsicle mold instead of the glass. Insert popsicle sticks, freeze for at least 2 hours. If you want to eat it, dip the popsicle mold in a bowl of warm water to make it easier to remove.
- The amount of popsicle you make will depend on the size of the mold. Most likely, the above measure will yield 5-10 popsicles.
- Store leftover popsicles in the molds and freeze them in the freezer.
Tips
- For those of you who are lactose intolerant, use ice cream made from almond milk or coconut milk.
- Feel free to change the amount listed in the recipe and adjust it to your taste buds!
- In fact, you can use any brand of vanilla ice cream. However, usually vanilla ice cream made from real vanilla beans will produce the tastiest taste and not too sweet, in contrast to French vanilla which has a too sweet taste and regular vanilla which has a too bland taste.
- To make a root beer float look more luxurious, try garnishing it with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, colorful meses, and red cherries.
- Sip the root beer float using a straw. After that, use a long spoon to eat the ice cream that has not melted.
- Hold the glass with a handkerchief if the temperature is too cold.
- For those of you who are on a diet, use root beer and low sugar ice cream.
