# Boozy Root Beer Floats Brickyard's Root Beer Flip Blends Rich Flavors With a Frothy Texture By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boozy-root-beer-float References: [phoenixnewtimes](http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/restaurants/welcome-back-to-childhood-the-brickyards-boozy-root-beer-flip-8206626) & [brickyarddowntown](http://brickyarddowntown.com/) Inspired by a classic childhood beverage, this boozy root beer float from Chandler, Arizona's Brickyard bar boasts a rich flavor and frothy texture. Replacing [traditional ice cream additives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-kraken-ship-wrecked) with a craft cocktail mix and egg ingredients, this beverage is a grown-up version of a timeless drink that many enjoyed as children. Featuring a unique blend of [spiced rye whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-pear-whiskey-sour), amaro and a brown sugar syrup, the boozy root beer float will appeal to those with a serious sweet tooth. In addition, the drink's egg white additives are topped with a garnish of cardamom bitters and fresh cocoa that balances its caramel-like syrup ingredients. A balance between sweet and tart flavor profiles, this foamy drink opposes subtlety and is a fresh take on a soda-infused favorite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Craft Cocktail Mixes:** Opportunity to create innovative and flavorful craft cocktail mixes to replace traditional additives in classic beverages. - **Grown-up Versions:** Opportunity to develop adult versions of nostalgic childhood drinks by incorporating unique and sophisticated ingredients. - **Foamy Drinks:** Opportunity to explore the creation of frothy and texturally interesting beverages that offer a new sensory experience. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Mixes:** Opportunity for companies to produce and market specialty beverage mixes for cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. - **Alcohol Industry:** Opportunity for spirit producers to incorporate unique ingredients to create new and innovative alcoholic beverages. - **Mixology Bars:** Opportunity for mixology bars and restaurants to create and serve creative and adult-oriented versions of nostalgic childhood drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hard Seltzer-Infused Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-cola-ice-cream-float.md) - [Creamy Frozen Root Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-root-beer-with-sweet-cream.md) - [Old Fashioned Root Beer Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-root-beer-float.md) - [Soda-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-root-beer-ice-cream.md) - [Boozy Ice Creameries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creamery.md) - [Beer-Infused Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-high-life-ice-cream-dive-bars.md) - [Frosty Root Beer Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers-root-beer.md) - [Root Beer Float Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-float-bars.md) - [Creamy Boozy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine.md)