Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Apple Cider Float featuring creamy vanilla bean ice cream combined with crisp apple cider, topped with warm spices and garnishes for a delightful seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
- Cinnamon Stick
- Whole Star Anise
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Choose a tall glass and fill it about two-thirds full with vanilla bean ice cream to create the creamy base for the float.
- Add Apple Cider: Slowly pour cold apple cider (or sparkling apple cider) over the ice cream to avoid excessive bubbling and ensure a balanced blend of flavors.
- Garnish: Decorate your float with a fan of red apple slices, a cinnamon stick, whole star anise, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar along the side and top of the glass to enhance aroma and presentation.
- Serve: Serve the apple cider float immediately to enjoy the delightful contrast of cold ice cream and crisp cider before it melts.
Notes
- Use sparkling apple cider for a fizzy variation, pouring it slowly to control bubbles.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar garnish to your liking or omit for a less sweet option.
- For a non-dairy version, substitute vanilla bean ice cream with a plant-based alternative.
- Serve immediately as the ice cream will melt quickly in the cider.
- The whole star anise is for garnish and aroma; do not eat it.
