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Bourbon Root Beer Floats

August 7, 2014 By: mybigfathappylife

Bourbon Root Beer Float #drink #bourbon #mixeddrink #summer | mybigfathappylife.com

What’s better than a root beer float?  But a grown up Bourbon root beer float!   

This is the perfect drink on a hot afternoon at the pool!  Make one or make a whole tray.

Bourbon Root Beer Float #drink #bourbon #mixeddrink #summer | mybigfathappylife.com

This drink is customizable to how strong you prefer the alcohol to be.  I like to barely taste the Bourbon, so I put a little more than a shot.  My mom and husband love to taste the alcohol, so they put two shots in their drinks.  Of course, if you have children around or nondrinkers just omit the alcohol all together in their glasses.

  Bourbon Root Beer Float #drink #bourbon #mixeddrink #summer | mybigfathappylife.com

Bourbon Root Beer Float
2014-08-04 13:49:48
Serves 1
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Ingredients
  1. 2 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
  2. 8oz Root Beer
  3. 2oz Bourbon
  4. ¼ tsp Vanilla
Instructions
  1. In each glass, add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
  2. Then pour 1-2 shots of Bourbon, ¼ teaspoon of vanilla and fill glass with root beer.
  3. Stir to incorporate the flavors.
Notes
  1. add more or less alcohol based on your preference
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Comments

  1. aimee fauci says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:27 am

    That is very interesting! I love to taste the alcohol so I know it’s working 😉

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      LOL!

  2. Logan Can says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:29 am

    These look delicious! I love root beer!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      You will have to try one Logan!

  3. Louida says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Yum! I haven’t had a root beer float in years! Prefect summer time treat!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Yes Louida!

  4. Reginia Cordell says

    August 7, 2014 at 9:14 am

    Can you believe that I’ve never had a root bear float? This would we an awesome recipe to try for my first swig.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      This would be the perfect first try 🙂

  5. Stephanie says

    August 7, 2014 at 9:33 am

    You mean I can have my ice cream and get a little tipsy, too? #winning! Thanks for sharing!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      I know awesome right!

  6. Karan Mccaughey says

    August 7, 2014 at 10:52 am

    The first time I ever had this drink was when I was in the Navy, 1971! We were broke and when we ran out of other mixers, we mixed it with root beer….I imagine it was much better with the ice cream!! It has always been a running joke it my family!
    http://karanandmichael.blogspot.com/2013/07/why-we-love-cruising.html

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      That’s so cool Karen!

  7. Bettina Gutierrez says

    August 7, 2014 at 11:25 am

    This looks yummy, especially for the hot days that have been lingering on around here. Thanks for sharing!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      Exactly Bettina, we’ve been getting hit with some really hot days!

  8. Tiffany says

    August 7, 2014 at 11:51 am

    These look amazing!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you Tiffany!

  9. MJ @ Daisy & June says

    August 7, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    WHAT? Bourbon Root Beer Floats? I die!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      I hope you give them a try!

  10. Madaline says

    August 7, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    OMG. You had me a bourbon… this has to be one of the best recipes I’ve ever seen. I think anything with Bourbon is spectacular.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Party at your house this weekend?

  11. alvina castro says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Sounds perfect for this hot weather!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Exactly Alvina! We are dying in this heat.

  12. Dano says

    August 7, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Wait! Ice Cream AND booze?! Count me in!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 7, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      It’s the perfect combination 🙂

  13. Liz says

    August 7, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    OMG! I can not wait to try these this weekend! Using this for my house warming party! Yay!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 8, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Congratulations on your new house! I hope you and your guests enjoy this drink.

  14. Tameka says

    August 8, 2014 at 12:55 am

    I used to love root beer floats, but somewhere along the way I lost the taste for them. 🙁

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 8, 2014 at 7:48 am

      oh, how sad!

  15. Katerina says

    August 9, 2014 at 12:48 am

    This is a perfect summer drink and as you say it with some minor changes fits all tastes! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned in our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Kateria!

  16. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    August 11, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    YUM! I’m a grown up and I’d love to try one of your Bourbon Root Beer Floats. Thanks for sharing at #theWeekenSocial Love to see what you bring next time. Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 11, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Thank you! I’ll be stopping by the party this week!

  17. Heidi's Wanderings says

    August 15, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Oh, these do sound delightful, and they would be perfect for a Labor Day Party.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 15, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Yes perfect! We had them for the fourth and I think it’s about time to make them again.

  18. Kimberly H. Smith says

    August 16, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    This sounds so yummy! Pinned it. Thanks for sharing on Turn It Up Tuesday.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 16, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you Kimberly!

  19. Glenna @ My Paper Craze says

    August 16, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I make root beer floats for my grandson. I just might have to kick mine up a notch! Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party. Have a great week!
    Glenna @ My Paper Craze

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 17, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Thanks Glenna! I hope you enjoy!

  20. Kimberly says

    August 18, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Pinned. It is always a pleasure to have you be a part of our party! Please join us tonight at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
    Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

    • mybigfathappylife says

      August 18, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you; I can’t wait for the party!

  21. Bobbi says

    August 18, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up to Teach Me Tuesday. You are very much appreciated!! Hope to see you again this week!!
    http://3glol.net/2014/08/18/teach-tuesday-17/

    Have a great day!

  22. Karen Yount says

    July 21, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    I think we need to make these this weekend 🙂

    • mybigfathappylife says

      July 24, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      I agree!

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