Root Beer Float Popsicles {So Easy!}

There’s something nostalgic about a classic root beer float. The creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with fizzy root beer is one of those simple summer treats that never gets old.

These Root Beer Float Popsicles capture all of those classic flavors in a frozen dessert that’s perfect for hot afternoons. They only require two simple ingredients, take just a few minutes to assemble, and are always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Why You’ll Love These Root Beer Float Popsicles

We don’t always indulge in soda treats, but root beer floats are a summertime tradition around here. This year, we gave one of our favorite ice cream desserts a fun frozen twist and turned it into a popsicle.

The kids all agreed that these tasted just like a frozen root beer float. They’re creamy, fizzy, nostalgic, and so easy to make for summer parties, backyard cookouts, or a simple treat after playing outside.

Ingredients for Root Beer Float Popsicles

You only need two simple ingredients to make these creamy frozen treats.

• Root beer
• Vanilla ice cream

Tip: Let the vanilla ice cream soften for a few minutes before adding it to the popsicle molds. It will mix into the root beer more easily and give the popsicles that creamy root beer float flavor.

How to Make Root Beer Float Popsicles

1. Pour a small amount of root beer into each popsicle mold.
2. Let the bubbles settle before adding more root beer.
3. Fill each mold about halfway with root beer.
4. Add softened vanilla ice cream to each mold.
5. Stir gently so the root beer and ice cream combine without overflowing.
6. Top off with a little more root beer, if needed.
7. Insert the popsicle sticks.
8. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
9. Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release the popsicles.

How to Make a Classic Root Beer Float

Before turning them into popsicles, it’s worth remembering just how easy the original dessert is to make.

• Add 1 or 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to a tall glass.
• Slowly pour chilled root beer over the ice cream until the glass is full.
• Serve right away with a straw and a long spoon.

Best Root Beer for Root Beer Float Popsicles

Almost any root beer works well in this recipe, so use your family’s favorite. Here are some popular choices:

• A&W
• Barq’s
• IBC
• Stewart’s
• Dad’s Old Fashioned Root Beer

Tips for the Best Root Beer Float Popsicles

• Let the foam settle before adding more root beer to the molds.
• Freeze the popsicles for at least 4 hours, but overnight gives them the best texture.
• Some readers have shared that they substitute milk for the vanilla ice cream.
• Another reader recommends using sweetened condensed milk with a splash of vanilla extract for an extra creamy popsicle.

Can You Make Root Beer Float Popsicles Ahead of Time?

Yes! These popsicles are perfect for making ahead. Store them in the freezer until you’re ready to serve them. They’re an easy dessert to have ready for summer parties, cookouts, Fourth of July celebrations, or hot afternoons with the kids.

More Summer Treats You’ll Enjoy

• Watermelon Ice Cream
• Banana Split Cake
• Orange Creamsicle Popsicles
• Frozen Banana Popsicles

Watch Me Make Root Beer Float Popsicles

Printable Recipe for Root Beer Float Popsicles