How to Make an Unforgettable Root Beer Float
A root beer float is more than a drink: it’s an experience. Watching root beer foam over melting shards of vanilla ice cream creates a nostalgic feeling that your customers are sure to remember. With Private Label Specialties’ custom-labeled root beer, you can take this classic concoction to the next level, turning each customer’s float experience into a branded moment.
Follow these steps to craft the ultimate root beer float and create a unique customer experience–all while showcasing your restaurant’s unique brand.
Step 1: Chill the glass.
Before you even scoop the ice cream, start by chilling your glass. A frosty mug or tall soda glass enhances the sensory experience, keeping the float colder for longer while adding an extra refreshing touch.
Step 2: Use high-quality vanilla ice cream.
The better the ice cream, the better the float. Opt for premium brands like Häagen-Dazs, Van Leeuwen, or Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. The good brands make ice cream with a higher butterfat content, yielding a more stabilized and rich foam at the top of the float. Because who doesn’t love more foam on a float?
Step 3: Choose root beer with a complex flavor profile.
Not all root beers are created equal. A high-quality, flavor-forward root beer offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice to complement the vanilla notes of your ice cream. Private Label Specialties’ custom-labeled root beer delivers the ideal flavor profile–a combination of birch and wintergreen!–for the ultimate root beer float.
Step 4: Make the float table-side.
For an elevated dining experience, create the float at their table in front of your customers. Watching the root beer bubble and fizz over the ice cream adds an element of fun. If your restaurant features a counter-service model, prepare the float in full view!
Step 5: Pour from a custom-labeled root beer.
If you’re looking for an amazing final touch on your customer experience, pour from a root beer that is custom labeled, like Private Label Specialties’ root beer. After pouring, serve any remaining root beer in your custom-labeled bottle, allowing your guests to enjoy both the float and the branding experience. Having a personalized bottle on the table will create a lasting impression, sparking conversations and encouraging repeat business.
Ready to Make an Unforgettable Root Beer Float?
It’s time to elevate your restaurant’s beverage menu with our private label root beer. Contact Private Label Specialties today to learn more about our process and how we can provide you with a unique, branded beverage that will delight your customers and set your restaurant apart.