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Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail

By Incredible Recipes | Rate Recipe | Posted: 11/20/21 | Updated: 10/07/22

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Who wouldn’t mind a little spiked Rootbeer float? This Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail will be a smashing hit at your next party that you’re hosting.

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 This drink has the cool and creamy taste of a root beer float with a kick of vodka and splash of rum that will take you right back to a summer BBQ!

Enjoy a tasty alcoholic beverage with this Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail recipe. It has the perfect blend of ingredients, including root beer, vodka, and vanilla syrup!

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When hosting your next party for adults, make sure you know how to make the Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail. It’s a delicious beverage with alcohol included to make it ideal for adults who want to drink and have a good time.

What Is a Root Beer Float?

Root Beer Float is a flavorful dessert-style beverage. It traditionally contains root beer soda and ice cream. Most people use vanilla ice cream when combining it with soda to prepare a float. While this is a delicious treat, the Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail is slightly different. It’ll remind you of your favorite float beverage. However, it has an alcoholic twist to it because it contains enjoyable adult-friendly ingredients.

Why Make a Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail?

  • The Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail is a delicious and refreshing adult-friendly beverage.

  • It’s perfect to serve at parties and other events with other adults who’d like an alcoholic beverage.

  • You don’t need too many ingredients to make a delicious cocktail at home. Who needs to go to the bar? You can make your favorite drink in your kitchen.

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What You’ll Need to Make the Hard Root Beer Float

Before learning how to make a layered cocktail, make sure you have the essential ingredients needed to put it together, including:

  • Torani Vanilla Syrup. Bring a hint of vanilla to the beverage using this tasty syrup.

  • Rum Chata. Add the Rum Chata for its flavor and alcohol content.

  • Root Beer. Use a can of root beer to prepare this cocktail.

  • Whipped Cream Vodka. Use Smirnoff’s Whipped Cream Vodka to give this cocktail an even greater taste.

  • Reddi Whip. Top your beverage with a bit of Reddi Whip as a special touch.

With five simple ingredients, you’ll have everything you need to put this adult-friendly beverage together. 

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What if I can’t find Torani vanilla syrup?

If you can’t find the Torani brand of vanilla syrup, you can use a different brand. Starbucks makes and sells a vanilla syrup that would taste just as good when used in this recipe with vodka, root beer, and other ingredients.

Which root beer brand is the best one to use?

It doesn’t matter which root beer brand you decide to use. They’re all great! If you’re not sure which brand to choose, A&W and Mug both make flavorful root beer that will taste excellent when used to prepare this cocktail.

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Can I make this with diet root beer?

Yes! You can reduce the calories & sugar in this beverage by replacing traditional root beer with diet root beer. The great thing about this specific carbonated beverage is that the diet version typically tastes the same as the regular version, so you won’t even notice a difference when you use it.

Where can I find the whipped cream vodka?

Most liquor stores sell the whipped cream vodka by Smirnoff. If you’re unable to find it, you can always use a different brand’s version of the vodka to complete the recipe.

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Can I add ice cream to this cocktail?

While the Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail doesn’t include ice cream, you can add a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream into the mixture with the alcohol and soda. If you’re going to add ice cream, choose any flavor that you’d like. Some of the best flavors to use include chocolate, vanilla, butter pecan, and coffee ice cream, all of which go great with root beer soda.

Should I use vanilla or chocolate Reddi Whip?

It doesn’t matter which flavor of Reddi Whip you decide to use. You can have both options available, especially if you’re preparing cocktails for multiple people. Let your guests decide which whipped topping flavor they’d like to have.

Is it best to make the Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail on the spot?

Instead of making these cocktails in advance, make them on the spot. They’ll taste better when you’ve recently combined the ingredients and are ready to serve the drink. Make sure you stir everything together, add the Reddi Whip, and even toss on a few sprinkles before handing the cocktails over to your guests.

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup torani vanilla syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rum chata + 1 tsp
  • 1 can root beer
  • 1/4 cup Smirnoff whipped cream vodka
  • Reddi whip

Instructions

  • Begin with 1 tablespoon of rum chata in the bottom on your glass, then pour vanilla syrup on top. The two liquids will begin to mix on their own.
  • slowly pour cold root beer over that syrup layer.
  • After the rootbeer has settled, pour over your whipped cream flavored vodka, then 1 tsp of rum chata.
  • Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired. Stir after serving
  • ENJOY!

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