First person to remember Husby’s favorite bubbly gets cookies sent to their doorstep. Ok, wait. That’s dumb. The answer is right in the title. Derr. The point is… the guy has a thing for rootbeer, hotdogs, donuts, and blondes (just this one). Why I even bother to make appealing meals is kind of ironic, right?
His birthday stash has come in handy for not only movie nights and popcorn but also for making these frozen yummies. Rootbeer floats, gone popsicle style. Husby, you’re a gem of a guy for sharing your bubbly for this experiment.
As simple as these might look, there was actually some trial and error that took place before we (yes, we… as in, mister always volunteers to give his official stamp of approval) were happy with the end results. Initially I tried to go for a clean layer of roobeer, then ice-cream, then finishing off again with rootbeer. However, we weren’t happy with getting plain bites of just ice-cream or rootbeer. The less precise in layering, caused the two to mix… creating the classic rootbeer float.
STEPS:
1) Soak popsicles sticks in almost boiling water for 30 minutes (this keeps the sticks from bobbing to the top when freezing)
2) Fill a pitcher with chilled rootbeer and cool further in the freezer for 10 minutes
3) Fill molds with rootbeer, a spoonful of vanilla ice-cream, additional rootbeer, and another scoop of ice-cream.
4) Remove excess foam
5) Insert sticks
6) Freeze overnight
7) Place popsicle mold under warm water for 15 seconds to remove popsicles
*Popsicle mold found HERE.
OH MY GOSH!!!! You just stole my heart, I have a weakness for Root Beer! I try not to have soda in the house but once in awhile I have root beer and the fiance hides it on me do I won’t down a can a night 😉 Cant wait to give this a shot, thanks sweet lady!
Hopefully I can steal your stomach, too! wink wink.
I heart your blog everyday!
I have this pop maker and had no directions and I was about to toss it. These tips are just what I needed. My sticks were ca-razy. Ha
Thanks woman
Oh goodie! You’ll LOVE the mold. It was really simple to use (especially if you follow the step of boiling the sticks). ha! Thanks lady. 😉
Yum! What a perfect summer treat I know my boys will love!
Really fun for your boys to help too! Both misters helped me and enjoyed eating more ice-cream than actually helping. ha!
These look amazing! You’re so creative, how do you do it? Now all I need is a popsicle maker.
My noggin’ never turns off at night. It’s slightly annoying, actually. Encouraged knowing someone actually benefits from my craziness. ha!
We needed those when we were outside yesterday.
Absolutely right about that one.
Adorable! I think I need your popsicle mold. Mine is totally disappointing and just ends up with me pulling the stick out and the ice cream staying in the mold. Grr…!
A big fat GRR is right!
these look absolutely amazing. i’ve been wanting to make some popsicles lately and i think this is where i will have to start. how do you think they would be with orange soda? creamsicles?
Um… hi. Would be DE.licious!
THESE LOOK INCREDIBLE!
Totally making these 🙂 You have the best recipes and ideas on here… especially for those of us with a sweet tooth 😉
Aww, thanks friend.
It was scorching hot out today and we NEEDED these. I will be making these tomorrow as I already placed an order for the molds and sticks:) Will definitely have to let you know how it went. Thank you for the idea!
Meep! Excited for you to try it! You’ll have to let me know how they turn out for you.
Leo is going to love you for these! I really like the idea of creamsicles too!
Kind of fun, right? Leo and you can have a popsicle date. Tender…
ooohhh. great idea! i have “make popsicles” on my summer hit list and this may be the perfect recipe to try.
Let me know how you like them! xo
We’ve made coke float popsicles before but we blended the coke and ice cream in a blender before pouring into our molds.
No matter how you do it (or what kind of soda you use… [also, sprite & sherbert!],) SO GOOD. 🙂
As a St. Louis, MO native, I HAVE to tell you about Fitz’s Root Beer – I’m not sure if you can order some to be shipped out of state (I’m pretty sure you can) but even if not, check out their menu online for some ahhhmazing root beer float variations. My fave = The Mississippi. Chocolate ice cream? Aw yeah.