Caramel Apple Cider Float Recipe
A delightful Caramel Apple Cider Float combining warm spices, rich caramel, and creamy vanilla ice cream for a perfect fall-inspired treat. This comforting drink balances sweet and spiced flavors and is topped with indulgent whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage / Dessert
- Method: Chill, Warm, Assemble
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Cider Mixture
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Float Components
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a bowl or pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to ensure the float stays cold longer.
- Warm and Spice the Cider: Pour the chilled cider into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Warm the cider until it is hot but not boiling to deepen the spice flavors, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Glass: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce around the inside edges of a serving glass for decoration and added flavor.
- Add First Ice Cream Scoop: Place 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream into the caramel-drizzled glass carefully.
- Pour Warm Spiced Cider: Pour the warm, spiced apple cider gently over the ice cream in the glass.
- Add Second Ice Cream Scoop: Add the remaining scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, gently pressing it into the cider.
- Top with Caramel: Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of caramel sauce over the top of the float.
- Garnish and Serve: For extra indulgence, add a dollop of whipped cream and an additional caramel drizzle if desired. Serve immediately with a spoon and straw.
Notes
- Do not boil the cider to preserve the delicate spices’ flavor.
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust spices to taste for a more or less intense flavor.
- Whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle are optional but add to the indulgence of the float.
- Serve immediately as the ice cream will melt quickly in the warm cider.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: caramel apple cider float, spiced apple cider, fall dessert drink, vanilla ice cream float, warm apple cider recipe
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