# Float-Flavored Marshmallows This Homemade Marshmallow Batch Tastes Like Root Beer Floats By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-marshmallow References: [sprinklebakes](http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2015/07/root-beer-float-marshmallows.html) If you loved root beer floats as a kid, then you will simply adore this flavored marshmallow recipe. Made by Sprinkle Bakes and adapted from Marshmallow Madness, the [root beer float marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-float-pieces) are made using root beer concentrate, which you can find at your local grocery store. To recreate this flavored marshmallow at home, you will also need a gelatin base, sugar syrup, brown gel food coloring, Swedish pearl sugar, confectioners sugar and cornstarch. Adding muscavado sugar or cherry syrup is another way to take the marshmallows up a notch. You can enjoy the homemade marshmallows with root beer floats if you are crazy about that flavor, or totally change [the way you eat s'mores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flavorful Marshmallows:** Homemade marshmallow flavors like root beer float present an opportunity for confectioners to create unique treats with nostalgic flavors. - **Do-it-yourself Treats:** Homemade marshmallow recipes are an opportunity for food bloggers to showcase their creative culinary skills and engage their audience with unique recipes. - **Novelty Desserts:** Marshmallow flavors like root beer floats present an opportunity for restaurants and bakeries to create unique desserts that stand out in a crowded market. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore the trend of flavored marshmallows to create unique and nostalgic treats that resonate with consumers. - **Food Blogging:** Bakers and food bloggers can showcase their culinary skills by creating and sharing homemade marshmallow recipes on social media platforms. - **Restaurants and Bakeries:** Restaurants and bakeries can explore the trend of novel desserts like root beer float marshmallows to create unique offerings that stand out and attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Chip Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Soda-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-root-beer-ice-cream.md) - [Coffee-Flavored Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-roast-mallows.md) - [Toasted Marshmallow-Flavored Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallowflavored-coffee.md) - [Toasted Marshmallow Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow-toasted-marshmallow-bourbon.md) - [Sugar-Free Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barratt-flumps-sugar-free.md) - [Syrup Brand Flavor Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monin-syrups.md) - [Color-Changing Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-changers-marshmallows.md)