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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (564g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 345 | ||
| Calories from Fat 70 | (20%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 7.9g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 24% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% | |
| Sodium 121mg | 5% | |
| Potassium 147mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.1g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% | |
| Sugars 67.4g | ||
| Protein 2.5g | 5% | |
Root Beer Float!
By: Sharon123
Jul 3, 2003
Ah, the simple pleasures of life!
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1 pint good vanilla ice cream
- 2 quarts root beer
Directions
1
Place a large, well packed scoop of vanilla ice cream on the edge of a fountain glass or other tall drinking glass.2
Fill the glass 3/4 full with root beer.3
Set the fountain glass on a salad plate, for overflow.4
Serve floats with straws and parfait spoons.5
When you are ready to enjoy the floats, knock the ice cream into the root beer and watch it fizz up as the ice cream floats.6
Ah, the simple pleasures of life!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Daffazalea Ranch
On Sep 29, 2008
Yum! We had everything on hand and like someone else said, I forgot how good this was. Thx. for reminding us. Great blast from the past!
From: KITTENCAL
On Feb 8, 2008
a trip down memory lane, I hade 2 large bottles of A&W root beer sitting around for the longest time, I'm really surprised I did not think of making this any earlier, both myself and DH really enjoyed this float, thanks for the memories Shar! 
From: MTpockets
On Oct 28, 2006
Ohhhhh, This is one of my guilty pleasures. My DH and I like to sit out on the porch, at night, in the summer when it's really hot outside and enjoy these. Absolutely delicious and one of our favorite treats! Mmmm.....
From: Loves2Teach
On Oct 27, 2006
This is my favorite treat to give my students when they least expect it. Super easy to throw together, and always a pleaser. Thanks for sharing!
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