Description
Nostalgic caramel apple cider float whisks winter memories into a delightful dessert beverage. Creamy vanilla ice cream mingles with warm spiced cider, creating a comforting treat perfect for cozy evenings when you want something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups apple cider
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Secondary Ingredients:
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale
Garnish Ingredients:
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon sugar or ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Create an elegant presentation by artfully coating the interior walls of two tall glasses with a rich caramel sauce, ensuring a smooth and even drizzle.
- Gently nestle two creamy scoops of premium vanilla ice cream into each prepared glass, allowing them to rest gracefully against the caramel-lined sides.
- Carefully cascade the apple cider – either chilled to a refreshing temperature or warmed for a comforting touch – over the velvety ice cream, filling the glass until just below the rim to prevent overflow.
- Crown the float with a luxurious billowing swirl of whipped cream, creating a cloud-like peak that promises indulgence.
- Complete the dessert by delicately trailing additional caramel sauce across the whipped cream’s surface and dusting the entire creation with a light sprinkle of fragrant cinnamon or cinnamon sugar.
- Serve the float immediately, providing both a straw for sipping and a spoon for savoring the delectable layers, ensuring guests can fully enjoy this decadent beverage-dessert fusion.
Notes
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the float colder and prevent quick melting of ice cream.
- Use fresh, high-quality apple cider for the most robust and authentic flavor profile.
- Experiment with different ice cream varieties like salted caramel or cinnamon to add unique twists to the classic recipe.
- For a dietary alternative, swap dairy ice cream with coconut or almond milk-based versions to create a delicious vegan-friendly float.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg