Description
A refreshing and cozy apple cider float made by combining creamy vanilla bean ice cream with cold apple cider, garnished with cinnamon sugar, apple slices, a cinnamon stick, and whole star anise for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Float Base
- 1 cup Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup Cold Apple Cider (or sparkling apple cider)
Garnishes
- Cinnamon Sugar (optional garnish)
- Red Apple Slices
- Cinnamon Stick
- Whole Star Anise
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Place the vanilla bean ice cream into a tall glass until it is about two-thirds full, creating a creamy base for the float.
- Add the Apple Cider: Slowly pour 1 cup of cold apple cider over the ice cream. If using sparkling apple cider, pour carefully to control the bubbles and prevent overflow.
- Garnish Creatively: Add a fan of red apple slices, a cinnamon stick, and a whole star anise into the glass. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar around the rim and on top of the float for added aroma and sweetness.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the apple cider float fresh while the ice cream is still cold and the cider is fizzy, if sparkling cider was used.
Notes
- For a festive twist, use sparkling apple cider to add effervescence to the float.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar to suit your sweetness preference.
- You can substitute vanilla bean ice cream with any vanilla-flavored ice cream.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free vanilla ice cream and sparkling apple cider labeled vegan.
