California Root Beer Float Food

GROWN-UP ROOT BEER FLOAT

Steps:

• Use a vegetable peeler to remove a long piece of zest from the orange, working your way around the fruit.
• Combine the bourbon and bitters in a tall glass. Twist the orange zest over the glass to release the oils, then drop it in. Fill the glass halfway with ice. Add the root beer.
• Slowly pour the cream over the back of a spoon into the glass so it floats on top.

ROOT BEER FLOATS

Steps:

• Spoon 1/2 cup ice cream into 4 tall glasses. Pour root beer over top and serve!

ROOT BEER FLOATS

Steps:

• Hang a large, well packed scoop of vanilla ice cream on the edge of a fountain glass or other tall drinking glass. Fill the glass 3/4 full with root beer. Set the fountain glass on a salad plate, underlining the glass for overflow. Serve floats with straws and parfait spoons. When you are ready to enjoy the floats, knock the ice cream into the root beer and watch it fizz up as the ice cream floats. Yummy! This is the simplest and my most favorite fountain drink!

ROOT BEER FLOAT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly grease cookie sheets.
• In a large bowl combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 cup butter, buttermilk and eggs, 2 teaspoons root beer extract and vanilla.
• Beat at medium speed until well blended.
• Add flour baking soda and salt.
• Beat on low speed until dough forms.
• Drop by heaping teaspoonful 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
• In a mixing bowl combine frosting ingredients beat at low speed of electric mixer until smooth.
• Spread frosting on evenly over cookies.
• Let dry completely before storing in container.
• Makes 5 dozen cookies.

ADULT ROOT BEER FLOAT

Steps:

• Pour the vodka, Galliano and cream into a collins glass filled with ice cubes and stir well.
• Fill with cola, stir lightly, top with whipped cream, and serve.

ROOT BEER FLOAT

Steps:

• Place the frozen Cool Whip in a tall glass and pour the cold root beer over.
• Tastes like the real thing!

BACARDI ROOT BEER FLOAT

Steps:

• Combine and mix together the rum and root beer in a beer mug.
• Add ice if desired and serve.

ROOT BEER FLOAT MUG CAKES

Steps:

• For the root beer glazed nuts: Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Arrange the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, tossing halfway through, until the nuts are fragrant and toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
• Bring the root beer, cinnamon and kosher salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer until reduced by half and thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Place the toasted nuts in a large bowl and pour the reduced root beer over them. Toss thoroughly to combine; spread out onto a baking sheet, sprinkle with the flaky salt, then allow to cool thoroughly. The glazed nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Makes 4 cups.
• For the root beer ice cream topping: Bring the root beer, granulated sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil for 1 full minute, then reduce the heat to a simmer and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in the butter, cocoa powder, nutmeg and star anise until completely smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour the root beer mixture into a heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. Store at room temperature up to 3 days. Makes 1 cup.
• For the root beer mug cakes: Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together the root beer and sugar in a second small bowl, then add the oil and vanilla.
• Slowly whisk the flour mixture into the root beer mixture until just combined - do not overmix. Divide the batter between two 8-ounce mugs or small microwavable bowls. Microwave until the cake rises and sets, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
• To serve, top each mug cake with small scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with the root beer topping and sprinkle with the glazed nuts.

CALIFORNIA ROOT BEER FLOAT

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients, except club soda, over ice in blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Strain into 7 oz wine glass.
• Top with club soda.