Spiked Root Beer Recipe
Absolut Vanilla vodka, Rumchata, WSB root beer
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass
Chill a highball or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare ingredients. When ready, discard ice water if used and add 1 cup of fresh ice cubes to the glass.
Add spirits
Pour 2 oz Absolut Vanilla vodka and 1 oz RumChata directly over the ice in the chilled glass.
Top with root beer
Slowly pour 6 oz chilled WSB root beer down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and create a gentle head. Pouring slowly also helps mix the RumChata without vigorous shaking.
Gently combine
Use a bar spoon to give 2 gentle stirs (about 3–4 seconds) to integrate the spirits with the root beer without flattening it.
Garnish and serve
If using, slit the vanilla bean lengthwise and rest it on the rim or float half inside the drink; drop a maraschino cherry into the glass. Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail stirrer.
Optional variation: For a creamier, float-like presentation, pour the RumChata slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats briefly on top of the root beer before gently stirring to create a swirled appearance.