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Raise your glasses in honor of Root Beer Float Day

Root beer (yep, it’s alcohol-free) has a special place in our hearts among non-alcoholic carbonated beverages. This effervescent, sweet delight brings back memories of summer days, notably when presented with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, transforming it into the classic root beer float.

The late Frank. J. Wisner, owner of Cripple Creek Brewing in Colorado, was the man who gave us this creation. Wisner is said to have had the idea when staring at the mountains but missing the snow-capped peaks. He then came up with the idea of creating his own frosty mountain top out of a mug of root beer and scoops of vanilla ice cream as snow tops. He dubbed it “Black Cow Mountain” at first.

Every year in August, we celebrate this dessert masterpiece with the National Root Beer Float Day. In the U.S., this is often celebrated with festivals and competitions. In the Philippines, even amid a pandemic and quarantine restrictions, we can celebrate this day at home by making different versions of this foamy and fizzy drink.

The staple, of course, is root beer. One of the brands available in the local market is Mug Root Beer, a product of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) —the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country.

Get creative

Other than the classic root beer and vanilla ice cream float recipe, the food website, www.sugarandsoul.co shared other creative ways to make it.

“The Chocoholic”

  • Prepare a syrup-rimmed glass rolled in sprinkles
  • Pour root beer
  • Add scoops of ice cream but swap vanilla for chocolate ice cream
  • Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup

“The Very Vanilla”

  • Highlight the vanilla flavor by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the root beer
  • Finish it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—and now you’re in vanilla, milky heaven

 “The Slushie”

  • Simply combine vanilla ice cream, root beer, and ice in a blender
  • Blend until it reaches smoothie texture
  • Top with whipped cream and cherries

These root beer float recipes will definitely be fun to create while we are on home quarantine.

“Everything about Mug root beer appeals to the senses: the rich foam, the unique aroma, and the feeling of ice-cold refreshment. It’s the perfect drink for the whole family,” said Frederick D. Ong, PCPPI president and chief executive officer.

So let us raise our mugs and salute to Root Beer Float, the bubbliest, fizziest, milkiest drink on the planet! Mug Root Beer is available at supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores in 300ml cans, 1.5L PET, and 2L PET bottles. PCPPI is the official manufacturer of Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina in the Philippines.

PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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