Description
A refreshing and delightful Apple Cider Float combining creamy vanilla bean ice cream with crisp apple cider, garnished with aromatic cinnamon and star anise for a perfect fall 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 for garnish)
- Red apple slices
- Cinnamon stick
- Whole star anise
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Place the vanilla bean ice cream in a tall glass, filling it about two-thirds full to allow room for the cider.
- Add the Cider: Slowly pour the cold apple cider or sparkling apple cider over the ice cream, pouring gently if using sparkling to control the bubbles.
- Garnish: Decorate with a fan of red apple slices, a cinnamon stick, whole star anise, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar around the side and top of the float for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve the float immediately to enjoy the perfect texture and combination of flavors.
Notes
- Do not store the assembled float; serve immediately for best texture and taste.
- Prepare garnishes and chill the cider and glasses ahead of time to speed up serving but assemble only just before serving.
- To create an apple fan garnish, slice thin, even apple slices, stack them, fan out the top, and secure with a cocktail pick.
- Use longer cinnamon sticks for tall glasses and shorter ones for smaller cups for easy garnishing.
- Choose regular or sparkling cider based on preference; sparkling adds bubbles but may overflow if poured quickly.
- For an adult version, add a splash of spiced rum, bourbon, or Fireball before pouring the cider.
- Enhance the float with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, a pinch of nutmeg, or even a mini donut on top for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
