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Root beer float bar
Vanilla ice cream and root beer. Set it up as a self-serve bar and step back.
- 5 min active
- Serves 8
- Creamy & frozen
- Kid-friendly
Instructions
- Scoop. Add two scoops of ice cream to each mug.
- Pour. Slowly pour root beer over the ice cream. It foams fast.
- Top. Add whipped cream and a cherry.
Hosting tip: Chill the mugs in the freezer first so the ice cream doesn't melt too fast.
Make it ahead
Prep ingredients ahead. Blend right before serving, or freeze blended batches in bags.
Great for
Serve it at kids' parties and game day. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- High-speed blenderCrushes ice smoothly
- Hurricane glassesFor tropical frozen drinks
- Reusable silicone strawsWide enough for slushies
- Ice cream scoopFor floats
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Questions
Can I make frozen drinks ahead?
Blend batches, pour into zip-top freezer bags, and freeze flat. At party time, squish the bag and re-blend for a few seconds.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
