Kahlúa French Vanilla Root Beer Float Cocktail

What happens when you mix a classic root beer float with Kahlúa French Vanilla? Magic, that’s what! Guests will adore this alcoholic root beer float on a hot summer night…

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kahlúa. The opinions and text are all mine.

Root beer floats were always one of my favorite treats growing up. So when I recently found a recipe for Kahlúa Root Beer on the Kahlúa website, and it got me wondering what a Kahlúa root beer float might taste like.

Which led to thinking about how well Kahlúa French Vanilla and vanilla ice cream would pair together… And maybe throw in a few chocolate sprinkles for good measure? This was a seriously fun rabbit hole to go down.

Anyhow I went for it — and I have to say it’s totally delicious! If you’re looking for a super simple and easy Kahlúa drink, the Kahlúa root beer is a pretty amazing combination all on its own. But when you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s just such a decadent and slightly naughty twist on a summer classic. With ice cream or without, it’s a winner!

Kahlúa Root Beer Float + Chocolate Sprinkles

If you really want to up your game, try dipping the mugs in a little sweetened condensed milk and then in chocolate sprinkles for a fun and tasty garnish. Or a simple frosty mug will suffice, as well. Don’t forget the straw!

If you love this Kahlúa root beer float, you’ll also love these other Kahlúa drink recipes that I created in partnership with Kahlúa. Bottoms up!

• Simple Kahlúa Club Soda Cocktail — mixing up this drink is nearly effortless, and it pairs well with just about anything!
• Kahlúa Peppermint Espresso Martini — this minty espresso martini, garnished with crushed peppermint candies, is the perfect elegant holiday cocktail!

Need a few more adult drink recipes? Here are some of my all-time faves:

• Chocolate Pudding Shots — These luscious chocolate pudding shots are heavenly little cups of alcohol-infused pudding that are sure to make you the host or hostess with the mostest!
• Vanilla Pudding Shots — These dreamy RumChata pudding shots are luscious little cups of cinnamon-y, vanilla-y alcohol-infused pudding that will be the star of your next cookout or tailgate!
• Paloma Cocktail Recipe — This easy paloma cocktail is made with tequila and Squirt grapefruit soda, with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of salt. I like to call it the poor man’s margarita — simple, inexpensive, and delicious!
• How To Make Wine Slushies — Just three ingredients combine to make these ah-mazing peach wine slushies: moscato wine, frozen peaches, and confectioners’ sugar. Frosty and fabulous!
• Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri — Hands down THE BEST strawberry daiquiri I’ve ever had: not too sweet, not too tart, and deliciously thick and creamy! Uses just four ingredients.

Kahlúa French Vanilla is available year round at major retail locations. Suggested retail price is $16.99 per 750 ml bottle.

P.S. If you’re just a fan of root beer floats in general, try these super easy root beer float popsicles! They’re ideal for the kids to enjoy while you sip on your adult treat.