5 Variations On Root Beer Floats

Root beer floats
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Have you heard of root beer floats? They’re a childhood classic. The vanilla ice cream and root beer mix is to die for and it’s an amazing way to cool down on a hot summer’s day. If you love root beer floats, you have to try these variations that are just as delicious. You can thanks us later!

Brown Cow

If you prefer chocolate ice cream to vanilla, you have to try this variation which uses chocolate ice cream. Some brown cows use vanilla ice cream, root beer, and chocolate syrup.

Cola Float

Instead of root beer, use cola for an equally tangy and bubbly experience. Cherry cola is another great choice for a delicious treat.

Purple Cow

This drink is almost too pretty to enjoy and it uses grape soda instead of root beer for a fruity twist. Other fruity twists you can try are strawberry, pineapple, or lemon-lime soda.

Hard Root Beer Float

Give the childhood treat an adult take with an alcoholic root beer like Not Your Father’s. Make sure you’re 21 or over!

Boston Cooler

This East Coast drink uses ginger ale instead of root beer and pairs it with vanilla ice cream.