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Abita Rootbeer Recipe

Name: Seattle Biscuit Companys ABITA ROOTBEER Recipe
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle Abita Root Beer (bottle or can); 1 cup Ice; 2 scoops Vanilla ice cream (for root beer float); 2 tbsp Whipped cream; 1 piece Maraschino cherry; 1 wedge Lime wedge (for a citrus twist); 1 piece Highball or pint glass; 1 piece Long spoon or straw

Inspired by Seattle Biscuit Company

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Drink

1 bottle Abita Root Beer (bottle or can)1 cup Ice

Optional Garnishes

2 scoops Vanilla ice cream (for root beer float)2 tbsp Whipped cream1 piece maraschino cherry1 wedge Lime wedge (for a citrus twist)

Glassware & Serving Tools

1 piece Highball or pint glass1 piece Long spoon or straw

Method

Drink

Chill and prepare glass

If serving cold, chill the bottle/can for at least 1–2 hours in the refrigerator. Place the glass in the freezer for 10–15 minutes or fill the glass with ice to cool it, then discard extra ice so the glass is cold and not overly diluted.

Add ice

Fill the chilled glass with approximately 1 cup of fresh ice, leaving some room at the top for the beer (adjust ice to preference).

Pour Abita Root Beer

Open one bottle or can of Abita Root Beer. Slowly tilt the glass at a 45° angle and pour the root beer down the side to minimize foam. As the glass fills, gradually level it to upright and pour gently to produce a moderate head (foam) — typically 1/2 to 1 inch — which enhances aroma.

Settle and serve

Allow the foam to settle for 10–20 seconds. Serve immediately with a long spoon or straw. If desired, squeeze a lime wedge briefly over the top for a subtle citrus accent and discard the wedge in the glass.

Root Beer Float (Optional)

Prepare glass for float

Chill the glass briefly. Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the bottom of the glass or float them on top of a few ice cubes if you prefer a slightly colder, less-diluted float.

Pour root beer over ice cream

Hold the bottle/can close to the ice cream and pour slowly to control foaming. Pour until the foam reaches just below the rim. The carbonation will create a foamy head — allow it to settle for 15–30 seconds.

Garnish and serve

Top with 1–2 tablespoons of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve with a long spoon and straw for scooping and sipping.