Description
A refreshing and festive Apple Cider Float featuring creamy vanilla bean ice cream combined with cold apple cider, garnished with cinnamon sugar, apple slices, and warming spices. Perfect for a quick treat or seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream and Cider
- 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
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Whole Star Anise
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Place 1 cup of vanilla bean ice cream into a tall glass, filling it about two-thirds full.
- Add Apple Cider: Slowly pour 1 cup of cold apple cider or sparkling apple cider over the ice cream, watching the bubbles if using sparkling cider.
- Garnish the Float: Decorate the drink by adding a fan of red apple slices, a cinnamon stick, whole star anise, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar along the side and on top of the glass.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the apple cider float right away to enjoy the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Do not store the assembled float; it is best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture.
- You can prepare garnishes and chill the cider and glasses ahead of time for convenience.
- To create an apple fan, slice thin, even apple slices, stack them, fan the top slices out, and secure with a cocktail pick.
- Use longer cinnamon sticks for tall glasses and shorter ones for smaller cups.
- Choose regular or sparkling cider based on preference; sparkling adds bubbles but can be poured slowly to control fizz.
- For an adult version, add a splash of spiced rum, bourbon, or Fireball before pouring cider.
- Enhance presentation with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, a pinch of nutmeg, or even a mini donut on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
