Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsPeacock AlleyRoot Beer Float Recipe

Root Beer Float Recipe

Inspired by Peacock Alley
Time15m
Serves1

1919 Root Beer served in a BAM (Big A$$ Mug) with our homemade vanilla gelato.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a BAM (Big A$$ Mug) and chill it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Gelato

    Scoop 1 cup of homemade vanilla gelato into the chilled mug.

  3. 3

    Pour Root Beer

    Slowly pour 12 oz of 1919 Root Beer over the gelato to create a frothy layer.

  4. 4

    Top it Off

    Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of the root beer float.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream and place a maraschino cherry on top.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for scooping.

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