The classic root beer float, with its sweet and nostalgic charm, has long been a beloved beverage. Now, for those who prefer to avoid alcohol, there's a delightful twist on this familiar favorite: the non-alcoholic dirty root beer.
What is Dirty Root Beer?
Dirty root beer is a drink made by combining root beer and stout beer. It is typically served in a glass with ice, and garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. The root beer adds a sweet, carbonated flavor, while the stout adds a bitter, coffee-like taste. The combination of the two creates a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory.
Making Non Alcoholic Dirty Root Beer
Non alcoholic dirty root beer is another twist on the classic. Sold in many soda shops, the non alcoholic version takes root beer, vanilla ice cream and vanilla syrup.
Ingredients
All you need to make this recipe is some root beer, vanilla syrup and vanilla ice cream. So simple! You'll want to use 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup, one scoop of ice cream and 8 ounces of root beer per drink.
Making
Pour root beer into a cup. Pour vanilla syrup into cup (approximately one teaspoon but you can add more to taste), Stir with a stirrer stick until combined. Add scoop of ice cream if desired.
Tips and Tricks for Making the Best Root Beer
- Use high-quality root beer.
- Be sure to pour the root beer slowly to avoid creating too much foam.
- Add the vanilla ice cream on top of the drink for added sweetness and creaminess.
- You can adjust the ratio of root beer to vanilla syrup based on your preference.
Choose your favorite root beer brand for the best flavor experience. Some popular options include A&W Root Beer, Barq's Root Beer, and Mug Root Beer.
Absolutely! Simply combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Let cool completely before using.
For a dairy-free option, consider coconut whipped cream or plant-based ice cream. You can also top your drink with a dollop of marshmallow fluff or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a different texture and flavor experience.
Pour the root beer slowly over the ice cream or heavy cream to minimize foam and preserve the fizz. You can also add a scoop of dry ice to the glass before pouring in the root beer for an extra burst of fizz.
Can't Get Enjoy Root Beer?
If you love root beer floats, you should also try our "Just Like Sonic" Blended Root Beer Float.
Dirty Root Beer
Equipment
- stirring stick
Ingredients
- 8 ounce root beer diet, regular, or homemade
- 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup we used Torani vanilla--sugar free or regular
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream optional
Instructions
- Pour root beer into a cup. Pour vanilla syrup into cup (approximately one teaspoon but you can add more to taste), Stir with a stirrer stick until combined. Add scoop of ice cream if desired
Leslie Lambert
YUM...this looks like such a great treat! This would be great to link up to Create It Thursday #21…it's live now! Hope to see you there!
Charlene@A Pinch of Joy
"a Mom look" -- love it! 🙂 And the recipe sounds really good with the vanilla syrup plus the ice cream!
Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo
As a matter of fact, I just bought a bottle of vanilla Torani a few weeks ago, but I do not like the taste. Could any other flavor work? If not, what about vanilla extract?
Then, I rarely buy root beer. Last week, root beer was on sale and something told me to buy root beer!
I can't wait for your reply!
Thank you!
burntapple
Hi for root beer vanilla really is the best flavor to use. You could try vanilla extract if you would like but would need to adjust the amount used. You could definetely buy root beer but I think homemade tastes much better!