Root Beer Float Jello Recipe • Pint Sized Baker (2024)

FAQs

Do you put ice cream or root beer first in a float? ›

Firmly press it down. Editor's Tip: There's a lot of debate around what goes in the mug first: the root beer or the ice cream. Well, in order to prevent overflowing and get the perfect creamy texture, add the ice cream and then pour over the fizzy root beer.

Use a quality vanilla ice cream, always start with two scoops, but you can do more if you prefer to enjoy your floats with a spoon instead of a straw.

Root Beer Float is a refreshing summertime treat made with vanilla ice cream topped with root beer, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.

Go for ginger ale, cola or cream soda for an old-school feel or try fizzy lemonade, orangeade or even Irn Bru. Anything goes as long as it's carbonated (you could even try Prosecco or a mix of Champagne and orange juice for a Mimosa style float).

Best for Root Beer Floats

For many, the only way to enjoy root beer is in a root beer float. Once you grab the best vanilla ice cream from the freezer, our Test Kitchen recommends pouring Frostie Root Beer over the top to finish this soda fountain classic. This root beer has a deep, dark color with bold flavor.

One idea is to store your carton of ice cream upside down so that ice crystals form on the lid instead of the surface of the ice cream. Another tip is to ensure your freezer is at or below 0 F to halt freezer burn. Don't let your ingredients sit out on the counter too long before assembling your floats either.

Tips for the Perfect co*ke Float

Start with chilled co*ke (and a chilled glass, if you can). Slowly pour the soda into the glass to help minimize foam before adding the ice cream. Don't overfill your glass. Once the ice cream and soda start to mix together, it will foam up and can overflow.

Something about the fizziness of the soda combined with the creaminess of the ice cream, all wrapped up in the rich vanilla and the distinct flavor of the root beer, just makes for such a tasty drink.

Also known as a "black cow" or "brown cow", the root beer float is traditionally made with vanilla ice cream and root beer, but it can also be made with other ice cream flavors. Frank J.

Can you use chocolate ice cream in a root beer float? ›

Fill each glass with both chocolate and vanilla ice creams. Add a pinch of smoked sea salt into the glass. Pour the root beer over top just before serving. Sprinkle on the graham crackers and add a charred marshmallow on to finish.

Spice up your root beer float by adding a little cottage cheese to the mix 😉✨ It's truly delicious!!!

Method. Spoon a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass. Slowly pour root beer into the glass, allowing the foam to rise and then recede before adding more root beer. Serve with straws and spoons.

As for Ice cream, we love Breyers Natural Vanilla. They make a few other vanillas but Natural is the best, with tiny flecks of vanilla bean throughout. Then, assemble. My favorite part of the float is when the ice cream becomes so root beer-saturated that it's like a slush (or mini milkshake).

A Black Cow is simple, really. Just soda (we used Coca-Cola) with vanilla ice cream. You might call it a root beer float or an ice cream soda. In New Zealand and Australia, they call it a Spider, and in the UK, it's known as a co*ke float.

Drizzle a small amount of cola on top of the ice cream. This will turn to foam. Keep pouring until your glass is full. Tilt your glass slightly and pour the cola slowly to reduce foam, or add the ice cream first and pour the soda quicker for more foam.

When the carbonated root beer comes into contact with the ice cream, carbon dioxide bubbles release. Likewise, the soda frees air bubbles trapped in the ice cream. What's more, the fat in the ice cream coats these bubbles. Thus, protecting them and allowing them to expand.

But according to Sugar and Soul, there happens to be one trick that never misses: Before pouring the root beer into the glass, let the glass sit in the freezer. In about 10 to 20 minutes, it'll be the perfect temperature for a root beer float.