Make an Alcoholic Root Beer Float
Remember how great root beer floats were when you were a kid? Try this "grown-up" version and feel like a kid again.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 fl oz (45 mL) Vodka
- 1/2 fl oz (15 mL) Kahlua (or other coffee liqueur; Tia Maria, Starbucks, etc.)
- 1/2 fl oz (15 mL) Galliano
- 1 fl oz (30 mL) Root beer or Cola
- 1 1/2 fl oz (45 mL) Cream (Half & Half)
- Whipped Cream
- Cherries
- Ice
Steps
- Fill empty glass with ice.
- Add 1 1/2 oz Vodka.
- Add 1/2 oz Kahlua; or other coffee liqueur (note: at this point you have made a Black Russian).
- Add 1 1/2 oz Cream (note: at this point you have made a White Russian).
- Add 1 oz root beer or Cola
- Float (pour on top) 1/2 oz Galliano.
- Top with Whipped Cream and a Cherry.
- Enjoy!
Warnings
- Don't let the name fool you. This is intended solely for people of legal drinking age (21 years or older in most states).
- Drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
Things You'll Need
- Tall Glasses
