Gourmet Root Beer Float
A simple root beer float in a tall glass. The glass is filled with root beer and vanilla ice cream. You can top it with whipped cream and cherries.
The drink is made with just a few ingredients. You will need some ice cream, root beer, whipped cream, and cherries.
It's a classic drink that's easy to make at home.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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Description
A simple root beer float in a tall glass. The glass is filled with root beer and vanilla ice cream. You can top it with whipped cream and cherries.
The drink is made with just a few ingredients. You will need some ice cream, root beer, whipped cream, and cherries.
It's a classic drink that's easy to make at home.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 4
0.5 pint vanilla ice cream
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
0.5 cup whipped cream
4 maraschino cherries
Instructions
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Put one scoop of ice cream in each of two tall glasses. Pour root beer over the ice cream. Add another scoop and pour more root beer. If you can, add another scoop and pour more root beer again. Top with whipped cream and cherries.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 40mg
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Sodium 97mg
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Total Carbohydrate 41g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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