# Alcoholic Float Recipes This Whiskey Root Beer Float Turns a Soda Into a Delicious Cocktail By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-root-beer-float References: [forktobelly](http://www.forktobelly.com/2015/03/04/whiskey-rootbeer-floats/) If you love ice cream in your soda and also have a fondness for whiskey, you will love this whiskey root beer float. Created by Fork to Belly, the boozy recipe is fairly simple to make. Food blogger Courtney used [Japanese whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-world-whisky-ao-highball), but you can use two shots of the whiskey of your choice. The whiskey root beer float calls for chilled root beer and scooped [vanilla bean ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graeters-bourbon-ball) as well. Courtney poured the root beer first, added the alcohol and then scooped ice cream into the bubbly concoction. This frothy beverage is a great drink to celebrate with, especially if you have a sweet tooth. The playful libation is an adult twist on a classic dessert you probably haven't had in a while. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Boozy Dessert Drinks:** Desserts are not limited to being alcoholic-free. Innovative drink ideas to revamp classic desserts are in demand. - **Whiskey Mixology:** Latest trend in whiskey is mixing it up, and whiskey enthusiasts are looking for diverse mixes for a unique drinking experience. - **Retro Cocktails:** Retro cocktails with a modern twist are taking the cocktail scene by storm as people look to relive the memories of classic recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Alcohol and Beverage:** Alcohol and beverage industry can capitalize on millennials' desire for innovative alcoholic drinks that are new twists on traditional beverages. - **Dessert and Confectionery:** Dessert and confectionery industry players can offer inspired non-conventional dessert drink ideas to a broad audience that wants to try unique flavors and drinks. - **Hospitality and Bar:** Bars and hospitality industry can use retro cocktail ideas and whiskey mixology to attract regular and new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hard Seltzer-Infused Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-cola-ice-cream-float.md) - [Soda-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-root-beer-ice-cream.md) - [Old Fashioned Root Beer Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-root-beer-float.md) - [Creamy Frozen Root Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-root-beer-with-sweet-cream.md) - [Creamy Boozy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine.md) - [Soda-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-float-ice-cream.md) - [Boozy Ice Creameries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creamery.md) - [Root Beer Float Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-root-beer-float-ice-cream.md) - [Frosty Root Beer Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers-root-beer.md)