Apple Cider Float
This easy apple cider float is a creamy fall drink made with vanilla ice cream, chilled cider, and cozy toppings. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy ice cream, even when the weather turns crisp.
Servings: 1 serving(16 ounces)
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 8 ounces
- 1 cup Cold Apple Cider or sparkling apple cider
- Cinnamon Sugar optional garnish
- Red Apple Slices
- Cinnamon Stick
- Whole Star Anise
Instructions
- Place the ice cream in a tall glass (about ⅔ of the way full).1 cup Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Pour the apple cider over the top of the ice cream (if using sparkling, do it slowly and watch the bubbles).1 cup Cold Apple Cider
- Garnish with an apple fan, cinnamon stick, whole star anise, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar down the side of the glass and over the top.Cinnamon Sugar, Cinnamon Stick, Whole Star Anise, Red Apple Slices
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storage :
- Store: Do not store once assembled—serve immediately for best texture
- Make-Ahead: You can prep garnishes and chill the cider and glasses ahead of time, but don’t assemble the float until just before serving.
- To create an apple fan: slice several 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
- Try regular or sparkling cider depending on your preference—I usually skip the bubbles, but my husband likes both
- For a grown-up version, add a splash of spiced rum, bourbon, or Fireball before pouring in the cider
- Dress it up with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, a pinch of nutmeg, or even a mini donut on top
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 0.4mg
