ROOT BEER GRANITA FLOAT

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A childhood favorite gets fancy: Root beer granita is topped with vanilla ice cream, then drizzled with root beer syrup. Try making this with a microbrew root beer.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Ice Cream & Ices

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 c root beer
1 pt vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • 1. Pour 4 cups root beer into 13x9x2-inch baking pan; freeze until set, about 4 hours or overnight.
  • 2. Meanwhile, boil remaining 4 cups root beer in large saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 30 minutes. Cool root beer syrup.
  • 3. Using tines of fork, scrape frozen root beer into icy flakes, then mix gently in pan to blend.
  • 4. Spoon 3/4 cup root beer granita into each of 6 clear glasses or dessert cups.
  • 5. Top granita with scoop of ice cream. Drizzle each with 4 teaspoons root beer syrup and serve.

B.J. McMahon
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This recipe was delicious! The granita was the perfect summer treat and the ice cream made it even better. I will definitely be making this again.


Taiwo Afuye
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my granita turned out icy and not fluffy. I think I might have overmixed it.


Danny Guidry
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This was a great recipe! The granita was easy to make and the ice cream was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Hh
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I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this recipe. The granita was refreshing and the ice cream was creamy and rich. I would definitely make this again.


Alade temitope
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.


Cindi Rogers
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the root beer granita. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Mizan
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me make the granita and they loved eating it even more.


MD Rakib khan
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I thought this recipe was great! The granita was the perfect consistency and the ice cream was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Ken Bwalya
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Jiamei Nazario
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I'm not usually a fan of root beer, but this granita float was surprisingly good. The granita was light and fluffy, and the ice cream added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Koryom Mayen
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This root beer granita float was a fun and easy recipe to make. The granita was refreshing and flavorful, and the ice cream added a creamy richness. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.