Cool down on a hot summer day with these delicious and refreshing root beer float ice pops. Made with creamy vanilla ice cream and bubbly root beer, these frozen treats bring back nostalgic flavors of a classic root beer float. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy with friends and family during picnics, BBQs, or any outdoor gathering. The best part? They're super easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups root beer
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
Directions
- Pour the root beer into a blender.
- Add the vanilla ice cream to the blender.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into ice pop molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Insert ice pop sticks into the molds.
- Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To remove the ice pops from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds and gently pull them out.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Root beer floats became popular in the late 19th century and are often associated with American soda fountains.
Root beer was originally made from the root of the sassafras tree, but nowadays it's usually made using a combination of artificial flavors.
The combination of root beer and vanilla ice cream creates a unique and delightful flavor combination.