Hard Cream Soda Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a highball or Collins glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare ingredients to ensure the drink stays cold.

2. 2

   Prepare cream

   If you prefer a slightly lighter, frothier cream, gently shake the heavy cream with the optional 0.25 oz vanilla syrup in a small jar for 10–15 seconds to lightly aerate. Do not whip to stiff peaks; you want a pourable, slightly thickened cream.

3. 3

   Build the drink

   Fill the chilled glass with fresh ice (about 1 cup). Pour 2 oz Sailor Jerry's spiced rum over the ice.

4. 4

   Add root beer

   Slowly pour 6 oz chilled Old-Fashioned Root Beer into the glass over the back of a spoon or down the side to preserve carbonation and avoid excessive foaming. Stir gently with a bar spoon once or twice to combine rum and root beer.

5. 5

   Finish with cream

   Carefully float 1 oz heavy cream on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon held just above the drink surface. The cream will form a layered look and then slowly mingle with the root beer to create a creamy texture.

6. 6

   Garnish and serve

   If desired, grate a small pinch (about 1/8–1/4 tsp) of fresh nutmeg over the cream as a garnish. Serve with a straw and a long spoon so the drink can be stirred to combine cream fully before sipping.