Adult Root Beer Float

1 min read September 13, 2026 Jessica Wilcox
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If you are a fan of the classic root beer float, you are going to love this new adult root beer float featuring hard alcoholic root beer. It's just as delicious as the classic, but with a bit more pizzaz. This adult root beer float is perfect as a dessert or even to enjoy with friends at a beer tasting bash or backyard BBQ!

Recipe Time
5 to 15 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
1 to 2 Servings
Ingredients:
  • Hard Root Beer, Hard Cherry Cola, or Hard Cream Soda
  • 3 Scoops Vanilla Bean Gelato
Step
1

Place a mug in the freezer for an hour or two for a fun frosty drink.

Add several scoops of vanilla bean gelato into your mug. I mean, the more the merrier. I went with 3 generous sized scoops.

Adult Root Beer Float step 1
Step
2

Pour your choice of Hard Root Beer, Hard Cherry Cola, or Hard Cream Soda into your glass.

Adult Root Beer Float step 2
Step
3

Add in a Gold Foil Striped Straw and a Chocolate Brown spoon and enjoy!

Make sure you check out the full Backyard Beer Tasting Bash along with fun DIYs like a Beer Cap Picture Frame and a Beer Tasting Activity.

Adult Root Beer Float step 3

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