Description
Enjoy the ultimate fall dessert with our Caramel Apple Cider Float Recipe. This delicious treat combines crisp apple cider, rich caramel, and creamy ice cream for a perfect cozy beverage. Ideal for autumn gatherings or a soothing nightcap, this float is easy to make and irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of chilled apple cider
- 1/2 cup of easy caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream or cinnamon ice cream (about 2 scoops per serving)
- Fresh apple slices (optional, for garnish)
- Cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Choose tall, clear glasses and drizzle generous amounts of caramel sauce along the sides for presentation.
- Fill each glass with about 2 cups of chilled apple cider. Warm cider can be used, then cooled before serving.
- Add 2 scoops of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream into each glass.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the ice cream to enhance sweetness.
- Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick if desired. Top with whipped cream and serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
Notes
- Store any leftover caramel apple cider mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir before serving, and add fresh ice cream or caramel if needed.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with coconut milk-based ice cream and caramel sauces.
- Experiment with adding bourbon, caramel liqueur, cinnamon, or nutmeg for personalized flavor enhancements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Beverage
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg