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Caramel and Root Beer Float

By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Image may contain Drink Soda Beverage Cocktail Alcohol Glass and Beer
Ted Cavanaugh

Pour in the root beer slowly, allowing it to cascade over the ice cream, then top off until the glass is full.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 Servings

Ingredients

1 cinnamon stick
3 scoops caramel ice cream
Root beer
1 ounce Averna or other Italian amaro (optional)

Preparation

  1. Lightly char cinnamon stick over a gas burner. Place ice cream in a chilled tall glass. Top with root beer and Averna, if desired, and garnish with burned cinnamon stick.

TagsFrozen DessertDessertAmericanCinnamonHerbs & SpicesAmaroLiqueurAlcoholBeveragesEasyQuickBon Appétit
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