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Caramel and Root Beer Float

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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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