Description
Indulgent caramel apple cider float delivers autumn’s warmest embrace, blending sweet cinnamon-spiced cider with creamy vanilla ice cream. Crisp apple notes and rich caramel swirls create a comforting dessert drink you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 cups apple cider
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
ice cream variations:
- 4 scoops cinnamon ice cream (optional)
toppings and additional ingredients:
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale (optional)
- whipped cream (optional)
- cinnamon sugar or ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Artfully coat the interior of two tall glasses with a generous swirl of caramel sauce, ensuring an even distribution that creates an enticing visual pattern.
- Carefully nestle two velvety scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream into each prepared glass, allowing them to rest gently against the caramel-lined walls.
- Delicately cascade the chilled apple cider over the ice cream, watching it mingle and create a delightful layered effect. For an effervescent twist, introduce a splash of sparkling water or zesty ginger ale to elevate the drink’s texture.
- Crown the float with an additional drizzle of golden caramel sauce, letting it meander gracefully across the surface of the ice cream and cider.
- Enhance the presentation by crowning the float with a luxurious dollop of fluffy whipped cream, creating a cloud-like topping that promises indulgence.
- Sprinkle a delicate dusting of cinnamon sugar or a pinch of ground cinnamon over the whipped cream, adding a warm, aromatic dimension to the dessert beverage.
- Serve the caramel apple cider float immediately, providing both a spoon for scooping the creamy ice cream and a straw for sipping the refreshing cider, ensuring a multi-textural tasting experience.
Notes
- Chill your glasses beforehand to keep the float colder longer and prevent rapid melting of the ice cream.
- Use high-quality, fresh apple cider for the most robust and authentic flavor profile.
- Experiment with different ice cream varieties like salted caramel or cinnamon to add unique twist to the classic recipe.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute vanilla coconut milk ice cream and ensure caramel sauce is plant-based to accommodate alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg