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Apple Cider Float

Delicious Apple Cider Float: A Cozy Autumn Treat

This Apple Cider Float combines fresh apple cider and creamy vanilla ice cream for a delightful seasonal dessert drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cider
  • 4 cups fresh unfiltered apple cider Use the freshest cider for the best flavor.
For the Float
  • 2 scoops quality vanilla ice cream Choose a rich ice cream.
  • 4 sticks cinnamon sticks Add for aromatic touch.
  • whipped cream whipped cream Homemade or store-bought.
  • caramel sauce caramel sauce Drizzle on top.
Optional Toppings
  • chopped nuts chopped nuts For added crunch.
  • apple slices apple slices For garnish.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • tall glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm the cider in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Scoop two generous servings of vanilla ice cream into four tall glasses.
  3. Carefully pour the heated apple cider over the ice cream in each glass.
  4. Add a cinnamon stick to each glass for enhanced flavor.
  5. Top with whipped cream and drizzle caramel sauce over it.
  6. Serve immediately while the cider is warm and ice cream is melting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh apple cider for better flavor. Serve right away to enjoy the contrast between warm cider and cool ice cream.

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