Dirty Root Beer Float is the adult version of the popular summertime treat, made with RumChata for an alcoholic kick. I love a great warm-weather cocktail and have a list full of Summer Drink Recipes! (Here is a non-alcoholic version for a Root Beer Float.)

Dirty Root Beer Float - RumChata Root Beer Float in a Glass with RumChata Bottle and Root Beer Can in Background.

Dirty Root Beer Float

This sweet treat will make you feel like a kid again, or at least act like one! It’s a root beer float for adults. It has RumChata added to it, which gives the treat a little more sweetness and adds some creaminess to it. Make the root beer float with no-churn vanilla ice cream and homemade whipped topping

Glass Filled with Ice Cream to Make a Dirty Root Beer Float - RumChata Root Beer Float.

Ingredients

RumChata Cream LiqueurThis cream-based liqueur is made with rum, cinnamon, and vanilla. And, you can make your own to use! Baileys is another creamy liqueur, but with chocolate flavor and Irish whiskey. However, Baileys does have a vanilla and cinnamon liqueur that you could use in the root beer float. If you love RumChata, be sure to also try my Naughty White Russian.

Ice Cream: I used vanilla ice cream in the float. In fact, a little RumChata poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a treat in itself!

Root Beer: Use your favorite brand of root beer, regular or diet.

Pouring Root Beer Into Glass Filled with Ice Cream to Make Dirty Root Beer Float - RumChata Root Beer Float.

What Does RumChata Taste Like?

 It is a creamy and sweet alcoholic beverage that has a tiny hint of dark rum. We compare it to the milk left in the bowl after eating the cereal Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Now imagine that complimenting your Root Beer float and you have something magical!

Dirty Root Beer Float - RumChata Root Beer Float in a Glass with Ice Cream Scoop on Counter Next to It.

Can I Use a Different Kind of Alcohol?

Sure! If you don’t have RumChata on hand, there are some other options to make this a boozy treat. You could use root beer schnapps, bourbon, spiced rum, or even vodka.

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5 from 4 votes

Dirty Root Beer Float

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Dirty Root Beer Float is the adult version of the popular summertime treat, made with RumChata for an alcoholic kick.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces RumChata
  • 3-4 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 12 ounces root beer, or enough to top off the drink

Instructions

  • In a large mug, add RumChata and then ice cream.
  • Slowly pour the root beer over the top of the ice cream. (Be careful, it will fizz up.)
  • Enjoy cocktail. Add more root beer to top off, as needed.

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  1. I rarely drink but when I saw this recipe on FB, I decided to add Rumchata to my shopping list.

    It didn’t disappoint…except by how quickly it disappeared!

  2. There are several flavors of Rumchata. Which flavor did you use for this recipe? I want to try it.

  3. You had me at Rum Chata, lol!! I never give a recipe a rating before trying it, but I know I’m so going to love this!! I love all of your recipes. I have one cookbook, do you have more?

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