Description
This Apple Cider Float is a delightful and refreshing treat, combining creamy vanilla bean ice cream with crisp apple cider. Perfectly garnished with cinnamon sugar, apple slices, a cinnamon stick, and star anise, it offers a cozy autumnal twist on a classic float that's quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Float
- 1 cup Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (8 ounces)
- 1 cup Cold Apple Cider or sparkling apple cider
Garnish
- Cinnamon Sugar (optional)
- Red Apple Slices
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Whole Star Anise
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Place 1 cup of vanilla bean ice cream into a tall glass, filling it about two-thirds full to create the base for your float.
- Add the cider: Slowly pour 1 cup of cold apple cider or sparkling apple cider over the ice cream. If using sparkling cider, pour gently to control the bubbles and prevent overflow.
- Garnish the float: Decorate your float with red apple slices arranged in a fan shape, insert a cinnamon stick and whole star anise into the glass, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar along the side of the glass and on top for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your apple cider float fresh to experience the perfect balance of creamy and crisp textures.
Notes
- Do not store the float once assembled as the ice cream will melt and alter the texture; serve immediately for best results.
- Prepare your garnishes and chill the cider and glasses ahead of time to streamline serving but assemble the float just before enjoying.
- If you prefer a less sweet option, use unsweetened apple cider and adjust cinnamon sugar to taste.
- For a non-alcoholic festive twist, use sparkling apple cider; for a more traditional version, use regular cold apple cider.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
