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The Milwaukee Malted
A creamy golden root beer float-style mocktail in a beer mug — Wisconsin comfort in a glass.
Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.
Prep time
5 min
Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 8 oz craft root beer (chilled)
- 0.5 oz vanilla simple syrup
- 2 oz heavy cream + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for the float)
- Ice
- Caramel drizzle, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Chill a beer mug in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- 2
Build the drink
Make the vanilla cream: whisk heavy cream and vanilla extract until slightly thickened (about 30 seconds).
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Add ice to the chilled mug.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Pour root beer and vanilla simple syrup over the ice. Stir gently.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Slowly pour the vanilla cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface. It will float on top.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Drizzle caramel sauce over the cream float and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- The best craft root beers for this recipe are Sprecher (a Wisconsin brand!) or Virgil's.
- For a richer version, use 2 tablespoons of heavy cream instead of 2 oz.
- This drink is also excellent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of the cream float for a true root beer float experience.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.
Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare this before the first pitch?
Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.
How do I preserve the team colors?
Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.
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