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Apple Cider Float

Cozy Up with an Irresistible Apple Cider Float Delight

Enjoy a delightful Apple Cider Float combining warm spiced cider and creamy ice cream, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Float
  • 4 cups Apple Cider Fresh, unfiltered cider for warmth and flavor
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream High-quality ice cream for the best texture
For the Garnish
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks For aroma and presentation
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Homemade preferred, but store-bought is fine
  • to taste Caramel Sauce Optional drizzle for added sweetness
For Additional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture
  • 1 medium Apple Slices Fresh slices for brightness and texture

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, pour approximately 4 cups of fresh apple cider and place it over medium heat. Stir occasionally and heat for about 5 minutes until the cider is steaming but not boiling.
  2. While the cider warms, take out 2 generous scoops of high-quality vanilla ice cream and place them into chilled glasses.
  3. Once the apple cider is warm, carefully pour it over the ice cream, filling the glasses about three-quarters full.
  4. Add a cinnamon stick to each glass and dollop a generous amount of whipped cream on top.
  5. Drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream. Optionally, sprinkle some chopped nuts or add fresh apple slices on top.
  6. Serve your Apple Cider Float immediately to enjoy the contrasting temperatures and flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, do not freeze once assembled. Refrigerate components separately if needed.

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