This bourbon root beer float recipe takes itย to a whole new delicious level with a shot of bourbon and a drizzle of caramel!
Weeeeellll. I'm a bit late with this bourbon root beer float recipe. I was going to post it yesterday, but got distracted, and then I was going to post it this morning, but got distracted.
So here I am, posting this cocktail recipe on a Sunday afternoon. But that's OK, because cocktails are tooootally in order on summery Sunday afternoons, right?
Especially if ice cream, bourbon and caramel sauce are involved, right? OK good. So we're on the same page ๐
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We've actually had a pretty quiet week-end here, getting ready to really get back into the swing of things because tomorrow Kai is going back to day care and I will return to my dungeon office where I will continue plugging along on my thesis. It's coming. Verrry slowly, but at least it's doing something, right?
I even have a tentative defense date: December 14. Which seems SO far away, but I'm sure that the fall will just be flying by! I'm pretty excited to have an actual date in my mind. I will be done by Christmas, and you'll all have to call me doctor by the end of 2015. Not a doctor-doctor, a Sheldon Cooper-doctor. (LOL who has seen that episode?)
OK...thesis and defence ramblings aside. How about bourbon root beer float ramblings? With ice cream, and bourbon, and caramel syrup. And they're ridiculously easy to make and ridiculously easy to drink. And they're going to make you ridiculously happy, because when you drink a root beer float, it just feels like summer. Because repeat after me: it's still summer. No more of this pumpkin nonsense!
Michelle { A latte Food } says
Denise, these look amazing! I love that you adult-ed it up with bourbon, because really, who can turn down a boozy float? ๐
Denise says
There is just something about root beer floats that make me feel like a kid again ๐ Thanks, Thao!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
Denise, I need a root beer float - the weather here has been fiercely hot. The bourbon will help too! Great photos!
Denise says
I hope the weather cools down for you, Geraldine! It has cooled down a bit here, but that's not keeping me from root beer floats ๐
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Holy Hannah! These look ridiculous! Loving the float action, pretty sure I need this is a nightcap every night!
Denise says
Thanks, Krista! I think it would make a great night cap ๐
Danielle says
This is definitely what I need right about now! I love a good boozy drink and this sounds absolutely perfect, Denise!
Denise says
You and me both! How is it only Tuesday? LOL. Thanks, Danielle!
Beth says
My husband is about a year away from writing his thesis! What are you getting your doctorate in?! How do you balance everything?! You must be wonder woman!
Denise says
Ha I am SO not wonder woman, but thanks, Beth! I am getting my degree in biochemistry (if all goes to plan)!
Kait @ Our Foodie Appetite says
Adding bourbon is such a good idea! HELLO ADULT ROOT BEER FLOATS =) My husband is obsessed with root beer floats, so this would be a hit at our house!
Denise says
Thanks Kait! Root beer floats make me feel like a kid again!
Sara says
Good luck with your thesis! This looks like an amazing treat for a hot day, it's going to be 100 degrees here all week so I think I need to make some floats!
Denise says
Thanks, Sara! Oof 100 degrees sounds really hot to this Canadian ๐
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
Oh boy. This looks so tempting. PS- Something new with your header? It looks fab!
Denise says
Hi Michelle! Thanks! Yes, I had my whole site redesigned!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I would be distracted with this treat in front of me, too ๐ Love the flavors in this! Perfect for my super-hot Phoenix summer days & nights!
Denise says
Thanks, Patricia!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
Oh my goodness. Dessert + a drink? Yes and yes. Going back to my dungeon now. ๐
Denise says
Oh no you have a dungeon, too? My office has the tiniest window and my super smart husband built a shed in front of it. It's SO DARK! Ha ha thanks, Sara!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
These look phenomenal! Caramel bourbon in a root beer float sounds outrageously good!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Jen!
marcie says
These are so fun, Denise, and your photos are gorgeous! These would be my favorite root beer floats ever!
Denise says
Thanks, Marcie! I think these are my favorite root beer floats ๐
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Oh man....just GIMME all that boozy caramel root beer goodness! I'd say these gorgeous floats are perfect for a weekend, but I'm totally thinking that they would work on a Monday too?? ๐
Denise says
Yes! I hope so, how about a Tuesday!?
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Boozy drinks are definitely needed any day of the week! These root beer floats look fantastic, Denise! Love the caramel and bourbon combo!
Denise says
Thanks, Gayle! It's a verrry good combo if I do say so myself ๐
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Holy moly these look absolutely sensational! I would love one of these for breakfast, don't tell anyone.
Denise says
You and me both, Jocelyn ๐ Thanks so much!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These floats look and sound divine, Denise! Delicious - definitely the perfect treat for the weekend! ๐ Good luck with your thesis!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Jess!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
There is so much to love about these boozy floats! These look incredibly awesome, Denise!! Wishing you good luck and success in your thesis writing!
Denise says
Thank-you, Anu! I'll need the luck ๐
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
I say perfect timing for these floats! So many tasty things in them. Wishing you tons of productivity and progress with your thesis!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Alyssa! I say any day is a good day for a root beer float ๐
Ashley says
Sunday afternoons are always a good time for boozy floats! These sound so so good! Good luck with the thesis writing!! ๐
Denise says
Glad you agree, Ashley! Thanks!