Description
Crisp autumn days spark joy with this caramel apple cider float, blending sweet Wisconsin apple cider and creamy vanilla ice cream. Cold seasons welcome comforting sips you’ll savor with delightful layers of warmth and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) apple cider (chilled)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (or cinnamon ice cream for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water or ginger ale (optional, for a fizzy twist)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Cinnamon sugar or ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Glass Preparation: Artfully coat the interior of two tall glasses with a rich caramel drizzle, creating an elegant swirling pattern.
- Ice Cream Layer: Gently nestle velvety vanilla ice cream scoops into the caramel-lined glasses, ensuring even distribution.
- Cider Infusion: Stream chilled or gently warmed apple cider over the ice cream, allowing it to cascade and create a luxurious blend of temperatures and flavors.
- Crowning Touch: Crown the float with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, creating a voluptuous peak that hints at the decadence within.
- Final Flourish: Embellish the float with an additional caramel zigzag and a delicate dusting of ground cinnamon, transforming the beverage into a visual and gustatory masterpiece. Serve immediately, providing both a straw for sipping and a spoon for savoring the delightful layers.
Notes
- Use a spoon or squeeze bottle for precise, even caramel sauce distribution inside glasses to create elegant, artistic patterns without messy drips.
- Let vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before scooping to achieve smooth, easy-to-serve consistency that blends perfectly with apple cider.
- Pour apple cider slowly down the side of the glass to prevent excessive foaming and maintain the beautiful layered appearance of the float.
- Substitute dairy vanilla ice cream with coconut or almond milk-based alternatives for lactose-intolerant guests, ensuring the same creamy texture and indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg