This Root Beer and Coffee Ice Cream Float is a variation on the classic. It has great flavor and is a delightful treat on a warm day.
Since 1984, the month of July has been designated as the National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. This year, National Ice Cream Day falls on July 15th. With the weather being so hot outside, I am all for Ice Cream Day. It has been a while since I had a root beer float and when I suggested fixing our own, both my boys were in total agreement.
Of late, my favorite ice cream flavor is coffee. Unfortunately, it is not a flavor that is easily available out there. Whenever, I do come across it, I can’t resist bringing a tub or two home with me especially when they are on sale. Soda is not a regular purchase for me but when the craving hits, a bottle of diet root beer shared by four should not make me feel too guilty.
I really like the combination of root beer and coffee ice cream. I think it has better flavor than the regular vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Do give it a try.
This Root Beer and Coffee Ice Cream Float is a variation on the classic. It has great flavor and is a delightful treat on a warm day.
- 10 oz root beer (300ml)
- 2 scoops coffee ice cream (1 cup)
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Place a scoop of ice cream into a tall glass. Slowly pour root beer over the ice cream. It will start to foam and may overflow. When it has settled slightly, top with another scoop of ice cream.
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Serve immediately with a straw and long dessert spoon.
Stay cool…..and have a wonderful weekend! 😎
sarah says
July 13, 2012 at 8:56 pmLOVE this, biren! we’re totally into ice cream floats right now 🙂 thank you so much for making it!
Biren says
July 13, 2012 at 8:59 pmYou are most welcomed, Sarah. Thanks for visiting and publishing my picture! My boys are I are loving this float too. Slow churned coffee ice cream is the way to go…so creamy and delicious. 🙂
Love2cook Malaysia says
July 14, 2012 at 6:04 amBefore I comment, lemme just SLURPPPPPPPPPP!
I love this…so refreshing and creamy looking floats, wow!
Biren says
July 15, 2012 at 12:06 pmGood to see you here. 🙂 Root beer floats are a real treat especially when it is so hot outside.
mycookinghut says
July 14, 2012 at 6:40 amI absolutely love root beer. It has been such a long time since I had my last float!
Biren says
July 15, 2012 at 12:07 pmTime to make yourself one. 🙂
Jeannie says
July 14, 2012 at 6:51 amI love this! never fail to order the root beer ice cream from A&W whenever I visit there, it’s awesome!
Biren says
July 15, 2012 at 12:09 pmStill love the A&W root beer float. The A&W I used to go to as a kid in PJ is still around. Unfortunately, there is not one close to where I live now.
Ramona says
July 14, 2012 at 7:04 amPerfect treat for our heatwave! My kids will love this one. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. ~ Ramona
Biren says
July 15, 2012 at 12:10 pmYour kids will surely thank you for making them a root beer float. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. 🙂
mjskit says
July 14, 2012 at 11:07 pmRoot beer floats are the best!! I’ve had them with vanilla and chocolate (my favorite thus far), but never with coffee ice cream. I’m definitely going to have to try that. Thanks for the idea!
Biren says
July 15, 2012 at 12:11 pmI think root beer float with coffee ice cream is my new favorite. Do give it a try.
denise @ singapore shiok says
July 15, 2012 at 7:12 amHey Biren, this looks wonderful!!! I don’t need hot weather to enjoy this, but it would be all the more welcome right now – definitely not the coolest or most comfortable time of year 😛 Btw – I could have sworn this post was not between your kueh kodok and Malaysia Part 2 posts the last time I visited?!?!
Biren says
July 15, 2012 at 12:15 pmIt is getting pretty muggy over here though thankfully still not as bad as in Singapore or Malaysia. I seldom take soda but would take a float especially at A&W any time of the year, even in winter.
This is a newer post than Malaysia Part 3. I published two post on the same day and “stickied” that post to the top. 😉
denise @ singapore shiok says
July 15, 2012 at 6:11 pmAhhhhh…. A&W, such wonderful memories, and NO ONE knows floats like A&W. Miss those huge frosted mugs, coney dogs and curly fries 🙁 Wish they would come back to Singapore…
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
July 15, 2012 at 1:59 pmThis looks heavenly! I have never had a root beer…;-( Love the clicks…very summery and happy.
Kristi Rimkus says
July 15, 2012 at 2:25 pmI haven’t had an ice cream float in years. My mom used to treat us to root beer floats once in awhile. We knew we had been very good when she bought the root beer and ice cream. I would never have thought to use coffee ice cream, but I’ll bet its terrific!
kitchenriffs says
July 15, 2012 at 2:32 pmCoffee ice cream has such terrific flavor! And you’re right: it’s become much less common over the years. I’ve never tried it in an ice cream float, but that’s a great idea – thanks!
Antoinette Tristan says
July 10, 2013 at 3:32 pmWhat a wonderful ice cream treat..I love coffee ice cream too. I will have to look for some…but right now I will do with what I have…thanks for this easy refreshing cool reminder.
Biren says
July 11, 2013 at 7:17 amYou are most welcomed, Antoinette. It is a pity that coffee ice cream is a little harder to come by. I am going to try to make my own one of these days. 🙂