Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRon's Hamburgers & ChiliRoot Beer Floats Recipe

Root Beer Floats Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Make Root Beer Floats Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Toppings (optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the root beer floats including root beer, vanilla ice cream, and any optional toppings like whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate syrup.

  2. 2

    Chill the Glasses

    For an extra refreshing experience, chill the serving glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes before preparing the floats.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Add Ice Cream

    Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into each chilled glass.

  2. 4

    Pour Root Beer

    Slowly pour 1 cup of root beer over the ice cream in each glass. Allow the foam to rise and settle before adding more root beer if necessary.

  3. 5

    Add Toppings

    Top each root beer float with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and drizzle with chocolate syrup according to your taste.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the root beer floats immediately with a straw or spoon for enjoying. Add additional root beer or toppings as desired.

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