Have A Frothy Fourth
Contributed by: Laura Quarantiello
No beverage is more American than root beer. Root Beer history goes
back to well before the Declaration of Independence to the discovery
of the American continent! So what better treat to include in your
Fourth of July celebration?
In addition to six packs (or even a case or two if you're planning a
big party or picnic) -and an ice-cold cooler to keep this good stuff
well chilled, here's a refreshing root beer treat you can add to the
festivities:
Fourth Of July Float
When most people think of root beer they think of the root beer
float - a traditional summertime drink that goes great with picnics
and family get-togethers. (Even though it's called a Fourth of July
float there's no rule saying you can't enjoy it any time.). Note that
the ingredients below will make just one serving, which will hardly
be enough. You'll have to adjust the quantities depending upon how
many orders you have to fill!]
- 1/4 cup of root beer
- 1 teaspoon of milk
- 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream (or for a fun change, try Neapolitan ice cream)
Place the root beer and milk in a 10-ounce glass. Add a large scoop
of ice cream and stir slightly. Add another 3/4 cup of root beer as
necessary to fill the glass.
Ahhhhh!
Laura Quarantiello is the author of "The Root Beer Book - A
Celebration of America's Favorite Soft Drink." More information
about the book, plus free root beer recipes can be found at:
http://www.tiare.com/rootbeer.htm
