What’s in my cup? Whatever floats your boat

This week’s drink is a way to help clear out your left over candy collection. It is best served cold and works as a great dessert drink. Adapted from thedrunkenmoogle.com, this drink has been modified to allow different flavor varieties.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Spirited Ingredients:

• 1-3 oz. bourbon
• 1 bottle of Not Your Father’s Root Beer (or substitute A&W root beer soda)
• 1-2 scoops of pistachio ice cream (or vanilla if you are allergic to nuts)
• Dollop of whipped cream
• 1 handful of crushed chocolate candies

Virgin Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of A&W root beer soda
• 1-2 scoops of pistachio ice cream (or vanilla)
• 1 handful of crushed chocolate candies
• Dollop of whipped cream
• 1 spoonful of caramel

Steps

1. Add the rum to the bottom of a pint glass
2. Sprinkle a small amount of your candies to the bottom to allow full distribution of candy to the drink
3. Add the scoops of ice cream
4. If making the virgin drink add caramel at this stage
5. Slowly pour in the root beer
6. Add the whipped cream and top with the rest of the candy pieces