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Root Beer Float

Cultural Context

The Root Beer Float, also known as a Black Cow, emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, combining two beloved treats: root beer and ice cream. It became a popular soda fountain drink, symbolizing the joyful, carefree spirit of American diners. Today, variations abound, with many experimenting with different sodas and ice cream flavors, making it a nostalgic favorite across generations.

AmericanUSdessert
5 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 ounces palm spiced rum
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
root beer
2 ounces melon liqueur
0.5 ounces lime juice
0.5 ounces lemon juice
1 egg white
4 ounces Master of Mixes blood orange margarita mixer
2 ounces tequila
chamoy
tahin
dried blood orange

vanilla ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: vanilla-flavored ice cream

Frozen yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is a dairy-free option.

chocolate syrup

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate sauce

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup mix

Dark chocolate sauce has less sugar.

cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh berries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Fresh berries add flavor without added sugar.

1

Pour 1.5 ounces of palm spiced rum into a mason jar.

2

Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream.

3

Top it off with root beer.

4

Grab a spoon and straw to enjoy the 'We All Float Down Here' cocktail.

5

In a cocktail shaker without ice, add 2 ounces of melon liqueur, 0.5 ounces of lime juice, 0.5 ounces of lemon juice, and 1 egg white.

6

Dry shake the mixture.

7

Add ice to the shaker and shake again until chilled.

8

Strain the mixture into your glass and garnish with lychee eyeballs for the 'It's Showtime' cocktail.

9

Roll your glass in chamoy and tahin to rim it.

10

Add 4 ounces of Master of Mixes blood orange margarita mixer and 2 ounces of tequila to a shaker with ice.

11

Shake to mix the ingredients.

12

Strain into your rimmed glass and garnish with a dried blood orange for the 'Myers Blood Orange Margarita'.

Equipment Needed

mason jarcocktail shaker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Root Beer FloatBlack Cow

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