Root Beer Float recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

Root Beer Float Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Vanilla ice cream topped with Captain Eli’s root beer.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the glass

    Choose a tall glass and place it on a stable surface.

  2. 2

    Add ice cream

    Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the glass.

  3. 3

    Pour root beer

    Slowly pour 1 cup of Captain Eli’s root beer over the ice cream, allowing it to foam up.

  4. 4

    Top it off

    Add 2 tablespoons of whipped cream on top of the float.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Finish the float with a maraschino cherry on top.

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