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Root Beer Float Granita

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle

Don't attempt to freeze the soda in the bottle for this root beer float riff; the pressure may make it explode. Instead, pour it into a shallow pan first.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) bottle of root beer, brand of choice
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Preparation

  1. Pour the root beer into a shallow pan and place in the freezer. Freeze for 5 to 6 hours or overnight. Once the mixture is frozen, scrape it with a fork to make shaved ice flakes. Serve scoops of vanilla ice cream in 4 cups or bowls and top with the root beer granita.

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