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The Captains Float Recipe

Inspired by Boat Shed Restaurant
Time5m
Serves1

Captain Morgan, Rootbeer, Baileys.

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Ingredients

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Alcohol & mixers

Garnish & optional

Method

Build the cocktail

1

Chill glass

Place a highball or large Collins glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you gather ingredients to ensure the drink stays cold.

2

Add rum

Remove the glass from the freezer or discard the ice water and fill the glass with fresh ice. Pour 2 oz Captain Morgan Spiced Rum over the ice.

3

Add root beer

Slowly top the rum with 6 oz chilled root beer. Pour gently down the side or over the back of a spoon to minimize foaming and preserve carbonation.

4

Float Baileys

Carefully float 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the drink. The Baileys will create a creamy layer or swirl with the root beer.

5

Optional ice cream float variation

For a richer, dessert-style Captain's Float, remove the ice if desired and add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream to the glass after pouring the root beer. Then gently drizzle the Baileys over the ice cream so it melts into the float.

6

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a maraschino cherry on top and, if you like, a light dusting (about 1 tsp) of grated nutmeg or cinnamon. Serve immediately with a long spoon and a straw.