Tomorrow, August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day and I for one cannot wait! I celebrate every year, and this year will be kicking it with both Black Cherry and the original handcrafted Root Beer from Virgil's! This rich, creamy root beer is crafted from a perfectly balanced, natural blend of 15 roots and spices. Every ingredient in Virgil's is all-natural - which means no preservatives, no aspartame, and no artificial colors. In addition to these (and other flavors you can get), you can also purchase Virgil's Zero Sugar Root Beer, which has no calories and is certified ketogenic, for those looking for a lower calorie rendition of this refreshing, sweet and delicious little something-something.
There are a lot of little holidays on the calendar to celebrate, and to be honest, outside of the major ones, we ignore most of them. Not true with National Root Beer Float Day. It is the perfect excuse to make one of our favorite summertime treats, and so, of course I do!! And tomorrow, I SHALL!
If you're looking for a reminder of how to make the perfect ice cream float, please check out the recipe below, courtesy of Virgil's. When you're done drooling (that's not just be me, right?) check out the giveaway that starts tomorrow in honor of the big day. One lucky winner will take home Virgil's Soda, a year's supply of Alden's Ice Cream, and Toasted Mallow Treats. Triple Yum.
RECIPE FOR ROOT BEER (or Black Cherry)
ICE CREAM FLOATS
ICE CREAM FLOATS
Ingredients:
· Vanilla Ice Cream
Directions:
1. Get a nice tall glass (preferably a mighty mug!)
2. Drop one scoop of vanilla ice cream into the bottom of the glass
3. Pour Virgil’s root beer (or Black Cherry) over the scoop until it fills up about halfway
4. Drop another scoop of vanilla ice cream into the mix
5. Fill to the top of the glass with Virgil’s!
6. Grab spoon and experiment with your preferred balance of ice cream and root beer in each bite
THERE'S A GIVEAWAY!
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Here is the giveaway. Remember it goes live tomorrow (August 5th). Prize will consist of 8 cases of Virgil's Handcrafted Soda, (1) year of ice cream vouchers from Alden’s ice cream, and 2 dozen Virgil's black cherry mallows from Toasted Mallow! Giveaway begins on Thursday, August 6th (National Root Beer Float Day!). CLICK HERE TO ENTER |
Virgil's is available at Amazon or in-store at Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and more.
Never tried Virgil's. Always used A&W or Barq's root beer. Will have to look for it.
ReplyDeleteVirgil's is GREAT!
DeleteYou mean you don't celebrate barbie in a blender day? Geez.
ReplyDeleteSure looks like a great way to go. I think I can hold my drool though and leave that to you lol
I want to give this a try! I love root beer. I've seen this in our store. I need to pick some up.
ReplyDeleteAww yeah. I'm all about that root beer float life. I have to give Virgil's a try. It sounds like a great root beer.
ReplyDeleteI bet I'd really like the black cherry. I'll have to look for it at the grocers next time I'm there. (Or add it to my online pickup order if I can find it on the store's website, but they tend to suck, so I won't hold my breath LOL)
ReplyDeleteMy kids love root beer floats! Once they had a competition. The winner drank 4 full size steins of root beer float. He didn't feel so good the rest of the night!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I just heard about the national root beer float day and now it's too late. think it'd be okay if i had one tomorrow? hehe.
ReplyDeleteroot beer float sounds like an amazing day! Will be making one today with my favorite vanilla ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried this brand but I do enjoy a good rootbeer float. I haven't had one in a long time.
ReplyDeleteThis root beer is so yummy and they make the best root beer floats! If you haven't tried this root beer yet you really need to!
ReplyDeleteVirgil sounds good but never tried it yet. One of this days I will have to give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteVirgil sounds good but never tried it yet. One of this days I will have to give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteWill surely look for this in my next grocery run! Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteMy husband will surely love this!! Such a great recipe!
ReplyDeleteBeer with ice cream? Wow....this is a first! I am so recommending this to my brother!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this brand before, but it looks really good! I wonder if they sell it in Toronto.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know it was root beer float day! I'll have to have one to celebrate lol
ReplyDeletei missed this day?!? oh man, i could so get behind this one.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there was a National Root Beer Float day, haha. I love Root beer floats. I have done a few root beer taste tests before, and have samples lots of different root beers. Virgils makes some good root beer!
ReplyDeleteOh how i wish we have this root beer day. My husband loves all kinds of root beer. He will enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteThere's a national root beer float day?? This is something I can definitely get behind!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that National Root Beer Float Day was a thing until now. That sounds quite interesting and fun.
ReplyDeleteI love root beer! I craved it when I was prego with Isaak. It's the only thing I craved. I had to ask if it was ok to have one once every few days. So good!
ReplyDeleteI have never try root beer, but it looks delicious. I need to give it a try someday
ReplyDeleteOh wow these look like a great product. How yummy does that beer float look...ideal for a family meetup x
ReplyDeleteWow! i didn't know that there's a National Root Beer Float Day! I am not aware of this brand yet but I would like to try.
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