Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail

Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail

Healthy Fact of the Day

Root beer traditionally contains sassafras or wintergreen, which have been used in folk medicine for their anti-inflammatory properties — though modern versions are typically made with artificial flavors for safety.

July 17, 2025

Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail

Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail

Recipe by Daily Disher

This creamy cocktail transforms classic root beer float vibes into an adult indulgence that's rich, nostalgic, and irresistibly smooth.

Course: Cocktail

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

2 oz dark rum

1 cup root beer

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

½ cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp chocolate syrup


Directions

1.

In a blender, combine the dark rum, root beer, and vanilla ice cream. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.

2.

Add heavy cream and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend again briefly to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

3.

Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the serving glasses for decoration and extra flavor.

4.

Pour the blended mixture into glass, filling them almost to the top.

5.

Optionally, top with a scoop of ice cream for extra creaminess and serve immediately.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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Thirsty Thursday is taking you back to childhood with a grown-up twist. The Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail captures all the nostalgic charm of a classic root beer float but adds dark rum and extra cream for a luxurious, boozy experience. It’s like sipping liquid comfort food — sweet, smooth, and utterly satisfying.

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