Adult Root Beer Floats Recipe

Elevate your classic root beer float with a boozy twist! This recipe, inspired by a Bobby Flay Food Network tip, creates a decadent and refreshing adult beverage in minutes. Perfect for a summer evening or any special occasion, this easy-to-make treat combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla ice cream with the crispness of root beer and a kick of bourbon.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 448.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Adult Root Beer Floats

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How to Make Adult Root Beer Floats

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Pour in 12 oz. of chilled root beer, leaving a little space at the top.
  3. Gently add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
  4. Pour 1 oz. of bourbon over the ice cream (add more or less to your preference).
  5. Stir gently to combine the root beer, ice cream, and bourbon.
  6. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a sprig of mint (optional).
  7. Enjoy your delicious Adult Root Beer Float immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

208g

Fat

44g

Carbs

18g