Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Apple Cider Float featuring creamy vanilla bean ice cream and cold apple cider, garnished with apple slices, cinnamon stick, star anise, and optional cinnamon sugar for a cozy, autumn-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (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, filling it about two-thirds full to create the perfect base for the float.
- Add the Apple Cider: Slowly pour the cold apple cider over the ice cream. If using sparkling apple cider, pour gently to control the bubbles and prevent overflow.
- Garnish: Arrange red apple slices into a fan shape and place them on top or along the side of the glass. Add a cinnamon stick and a whole star anise for fragrance and visual appeal. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar down the side of the glass and over the top if desired.
- Serve: Serve the float immediately to enjoy the creamy texture and fizzy cider combination at their best.
Notes
- Do not store the float once assembled; serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prepare garnishes, chill the cider and glasses in advance to save time, but assemble the float just before serving.
- To make an apple fan, slice several thin, even apple slices, stack them, fan out the top slices, and secure with a cocktail pick.
- Use longer cinnamon sticks for tall glasses and shorter ones for smaller cups for optimal presentation.
- Choose regular or sparkling cider based on your preference; sparkling adds bubbles while regular cider offers a smoother texture.
- For an adult version, add a splash of spiced rum, bourbon, or Fireball before pouring in the cider.
- Enhance the float with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, a pinch of nutmeg, or even a mini donut on top for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
