Root Beer Float

Making a root beer float is easy to do with cold root beer and creamy vanilla ice cream. This refreshing treat is a summertime classic that is the perfect combination!

More frozen beverage recipes that our family loves include this frozen strawberry lemonade, frozen hot chocolate recipe and a Coke float!

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Root Beer Float Recipe

I love sipping on a cold glass full of ice cream with foamy root beer. It is one of those nostalgic treats I always forget about but one that everyone always loves. They are perfect for any summer get together!

One of my favorite treats growing up was a cold root beer float. It is the best on a hot summer night. It’s been forever since I’ve made them and thought that needed to change. Now I know you probably don’t need a recipe since they have been around forever, but I thought I’d share some of my tips and variations. Check them out below.

How to Make a Root Beer Float

• Freeze the glass mugs or tall glasses for about 10 minutes prior to assembling the root beer floats.
• Scoop the ice cream and place a few scoops of vanilla ice cream into each glass.
• Pour root beer evenly on top of the ice cream in each glass. Listen to that fizz!
• Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream and maraschino cherry on top! Don’t forget straws and spoons.

Tips and Variations for the Perfect Float

• Serve this diner classic in cold glasses. This helps ice cream and soda stay cold.
• Use homemade root beer and homemade vanilla ice cream for the best frosty treat.
• Switch up the flavor of soda and use orange soda (my kids’ favorite), cream soda, big red soda or grape soda. There are so many fun variations!
• You can use a lighter vanilla ice cream and diet soda to cut back on calories.
• Make homemade whipped cream for a delicious touch.
• Make a black cow by adding a drizzle of chocolate syrup.