Alcoholic Root Beer Float Recipe

There are few things better on a hot summer day than a root beer float! I mean, what could be better…? How ’bout this: an alcoholic root beer float! It’s a fun twist on an old favorite, combining three of my favorite things: good root beer, vanilla bean ice cream, and vanilla vodka.

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an alcoholic root beer float in a clear glass with a handle.

When summer is in full swing, I love to mix up my cocktail game with a cold, refreshing alcoholic root beer float! This is one of my favorite summertime treats: so simple, so tasty.

2 alcoholic root beer floats in tall clear glasses with handles with paper straws.

three-quarters view of an alcoholic root beer float in a tall clear glass with a handle with a cherry on top.

How to Make an Alcoholic Root Beer Float Step by Step

Scoop the Ice Cream: Place 2-3 scoops (about 4 ounces) of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass.

2 scoops of vanilla ice cream added to a clear glass.

Make the Float: Fill halfway up with 4 ounces of root beer. Pour 1 shot (1½ ounces) of vanilla vodka, and then top with the remaining 4 ounces of root beer to fill to the top of the glass.