Jul 14 2026

Root Beer Float Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Try our own Bishop's Beer yeast-brewed root beer with creamy vanilla ice-cream, topped with a pile of whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a tall glass and chill it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Ice Cream

    Once chilled, place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the glass.

  3. 3

    Pour Root Beer

    Slowly pour the root beer over the ice cream until the glass is nearly full, allowing the foam to rise.

  4. 4

    Top with Whipped Cream

    Generously top the float with whipped cream.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Add a maraschino cherry on top and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.