Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Gate HouseRootbeer Float Recipe

Rootbeer Float Recipe

Inspired by The Gate House
Time10m
Serves1

Creamy vanilla ice cream floating in a glass of root beer.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a tall glass and place it on a flat surface.

  2. 2

    Add Ice Cream

    Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the glass.

  3. 3

    Pour Root Beer

    Slowly pour root beer over the ice cream until the glass is nearly full.

  4. 4

    Add Toppings

    Top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.

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