Root Beer Float Jello Shot

Name: Root Beer Float Jello Shot
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1 cup root beer (heated until steaming); 0.5 cup vanilla vodka; 1 dollop whipped cream (for topping)

Nostalgic soda fountain vibes in jiggly form—creamy vanilla vodka meets classic root beer for a grown-up twist on the beloved float.

vodkaEasy~11% ABV

MethodSetGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishwhipped cream, maraschino cherry

⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🌾 Gluten

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 envelopeunflavored gelatin
1 cuproot beer(heated until steaming)
½ cupvanilla vodka
1 dollopwhipped cream(for topping)

Tools

saucepanmixing bowlshot cups

Instructions

1Dissolve gelatin in hot root beer.
2Let cool for 3 minutes.
3Add vanilla vodka and stir well.
4Pour into shot cups.
5Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
6Top with whipped cream before serving.

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History & Origin

The root beer float has been an American soda fountain staple since the 1870s. This jello shot version captures that creamy, fizzy nostalgia with whipped vodka standing in for vanilla ice cream.

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