The Foodie Crush blog has put together a recipe for a sweet summer drink that is inspired by the classic root beer float. While the iconic root beer beverage is a summer staple, the drink is more of a childhood treat than an adult libation. This easy recipe uses fresh fruit and vodka to give the root beer float an adult makeover.
The sweet summer drink packs a powerful blueberry flavor and a fizzy carbonated taste. To make the blueberry flavor come through, you will need to use blended blueberry vodka and fresh blueberries for garnish. To mimic the buzz of a traditional root beer float, this recipe uses flavored seltzer. Finally, the float is finished with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream.
The unique combination of ingredients turns a traditional float into a boozy, fruit-filled beverage that is perfect for a hot summer day.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Adult Twist on Classic Drinks
- There is potential for the creation of more cocktail recipes that reimagine and modernize childhood classics to appeal to adult tastes.
- Fruit-infused Alcoholic Drinks
- Incorporating fresh fruit flavors into alcoholic beverages has the potential to create a new category of tasty, fruity cocktails.
- Carbonated Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated alcoholic drinks with unique flavor combinations have the potential to become a popular summer drink trend.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Alcohol
- The alcohol industry can explore creating new flavored vodkas and seltzers to cater to this growing trend of fruity and carbonated drinks.
- Food and Beverage
- Restaurants and cafes can benefit from creating unique drinks as a way to attract customers looking for new and exciting flavors.
- Packaged Beverages
- Beverage companies can explore the creation of new product lines and flavors to cater to the growing demand for fruit-flavored and carbonated alcoholic beverages.
