Description
Root Beer Float Shots are the perfect grown-up twist on a classic soda shop favorite. Fizzy hard root beer meets creamy whipped topping and a boozy kick of caramel or vanilla vodka—all served in chilled shot glasses with a cherry on top. These dessert-style shots are fast, fun, and guaranteed to wow your party crowd!
Ingredients
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6 oz hard root beer, chilled (such as Not Your Father’s)
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3 oz salted caramel vodka or vanilla vodka, chilled
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Whipped cream, for topping
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Maraschino cherries, for garnish
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Optional: caramel drizzle or pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
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Chill the shot glasses
Place your shot glasses in the freezer for 15–20 minutes to get that frosty, soda-shop feel. -
Mix the boozy base
In a small pitcher or cocktail shaker, gently stir together the chilled hard root beer and vodka. Go easy—keep the fizz! -
Pour into glasses
Divide the mixture evenly between 4–6 shot glasses, filling each about ¾ full to leave room for toppings. -
Top with whipped cream
Add a swirl of whipped cream to each shot using a piping bag or a can of whipped topping. -
Garnish and serve
Finish with a maraschino cherry on top. If you’d like, drizzle with caramel sauce or add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately!
Notes
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For a dairy-free version, use coconut whipped cream.
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Want a float-style twist? Add a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of whipped cream.
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Pre-mix the root beer and vodka ahead of time, but add toppings just before serving.
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This recipe is easy to scale—just stick to a 2:1 ratio of root beer to vodka.
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Try whipped cream or butterscotch vodka for a flavor change-up!