Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality apple cider (chilled)
- 2 large scoops premium vanilla bean ice cream
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup sparkling water or ginger ale (optional, for extra fizz)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Cinnamon sugar for the rim
- 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing your serving glass to make it look professional. Dip the rim of a tall glass or a mason jar into a small saucer of caramel sauce. Immediately dip the caramel-coated rim into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Rotate the glass to ensure an even coating. Drizzle a little extra caramel sauce down the inside walls of the glass for a beautiful marbled effect.
- Pour the chilled apple cider into the prepared glass until it is about two-thirds full. If you prefer a bit of bubbles, stir in the sparkling water or ginger ale at this stage. Make sure your cider is very cold to prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly the moment it hits the liquid.
- Gently place two large scoops of vanilla bean ice cream into the cider. The mixture will foam up slightly, creating a delicious frothy head. Top the float with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Finish the drink with a heavy drizzle of caramel sauce, a pinch of ground cinnamon, a cinnamon stick, and a fresh apple slice on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes