Root Beer Float Pops
These Root Beer Popsicles taste just like a classic root beer float, but in frozen form. Filled with sweet root beer and creamy vanilla ice cream, these popsicles are the perfect treat to beat the heat!
Today we’re talking about a classic dessert.
One that involves root beer, ice cream, and a mug. Yep, just in case you couldn’t tell by the title of this recipe, it’s root beer floats. How do you feel about this dessert-drink? Love ’em, hate ’em, or never remember to make them?
If you chose the latter, then you’re not alone. While I do enjoy root beer floats, I can’t remember the last time that I actually had one!
When I was little, I remember going to a diner-type restaurant with my parents. Whenever someone would order a root beer float, otherwise known as a black cow, they had to stand on their chair and moo like a cow. Needless to say, I hardly ever ordered a black cow there!
Now that I’m an adult, I still get a craving for root beer every now and then. I don’t drink much pop, but there are those times where I just crave a root beer or Dr. Pepper. And especially since it’s summer, there’s nothing like an icy cold pop to quench my thirst.
So when I was a craving a frozen treat last week, I decided to put my love for root beer and ice cream together and make these root beer float popsicles. Smooth, creamy, and bursting with ice cream, these popsicles will restore your love for root beer.

Root Beer Popsicles Ingredients
These frozen pops contain just two ingredients and are a breeze to whip up. You knew that was coming, right?
All you need is some root beer, vanilla ice cream, and popsicle molds.
How to Make Root Beer Popsicles
- Pour the root beer into a large container and stick it in the freezer so that it turns very cold (but not frozen) in order to prevent the ice cream from melting when mixed in.
- Once the root beer has turned very cold, mix in about 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. You don’t want the ice cream to dissolve, but rather you just want to break it into chunks.
- Take about a tablespoon of vanilla ice cream and drop it into the bottom of each popsicle mold. Pour the root beer mixture into each mold, filling almost to the top.
- Take another spoonful of ice cream and spread it on the top.
- Insert your popsicle sticks and freeze until ready to eat.
One bite and these root beer float popsicles will be your new favorite treat. The smooth root beer and creamy ice cream creatives a popsicle that will have you craving the classic drink all summer long.

Can I Use Another Type of Pop?
I don’t see why not! Try making these as Coke float popsicles, or use cream soda or another favorite pop. The vanilla ice cream pairs well with almost any pop!
Can I Use Diet Root Beer?
I used regular root beer, but you can use any kind you’d like. Just be sure it’s a root beer you’d happily drink, otherwise you won’t like the flavor of your root beer popsicles.

Tips for Making Root Beer Popsicles
I used regular vanilla ice cream, but you can probably use vanilla frozen yogurt or low-fat vanilla ice cream if desired. Again, as long as you like the flavor and texture of the ice cream, you’ll probably like it in your pops.
If you’ll be serving these root beer popsicles to kids, double check that your root beer is caffeine-free (most brands are, but you never know!).
If you’re struggling to get the popsicles out of the molds, briefly run the molds under warm water so the popsicles come out easier.
Looking for more frozen desserts? I’ve got you covered!
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- {No-Churn} Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream
- Funfetti Cake Batter Milkshake
- Berry Cherry Wine Slushies

Root Beer Float Pops
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Root Beer, (or enough to fill 6 popsicle molds)
- 4 scoops + 6 tablespoons vanilla ice cream, , divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the root beer and place into the freezer for about 10-15 minutes until it turns very cold (but not frozen). This will reduce the melting of the ice cream once it's added in.
- Remove the root beer from the freezer and add in 4 scoops of ice cream. Gently stir to break up the scoops into small chunks.
- Pour the root beer mixture into each popsicle mold (slightly less than 3/4 full).
- Place 1 tablespoon of ice cream onto the top of each mold. Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until frozen.
Notes
- See my tips for making these root beer popsicles in the post above.Β
Wow. This is genius, putting them together into a popsicle. And I love what that shop called root beer floats. That is hilarious!
Thanks, Mir!
Firstly, kudos for photographing ice lollies. I always have such a tough time doing that.
Also, I am loving this creative recipe. It has turned cold here again in the UK< but once it heats up again I am going to be making some of these. I have pinned them too!
Thanks, Dannii! I had to hurry up before they all melted! π Hope you love these if you try them!
These popsicles scream ‘summer’ to me! I haven’t had a root beer float in years, but this would be the perfect way to enjoy one on a hot day! Looks so simple too, which is right up my alley π
Thanks, Ali! These are the perfect treat for a hot summer day!
Gayle, I love these pops!!! I made pops for today too!!! π I always had root beer floats as a kid (and yes, they are a classic!) so I love that you made popsicles!!! making me think about my childhood today! love it!
Thanks, Alice! Great minds think alike! π
Root beer floats are a favorite around here! What a clever idea!
Thank you, Kelly!
This is exactly what we had in mind to make this week. Now I need to look no further. So refreshing. Perfect summer cool down treat. π
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Melanie! I hope you like these if you try them!
I must admit I never had those, but I would like to give them a go. Quite intrigued by their taste!
I love the pictures in this post!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Emanuele! I think you would love these pops!
Yum! That’s such a great idea- soda popsicles π
Thanks, Medha!
Love the nostalgia contained in these pretty chilled morsels. Easy enough to make with my nephew, tasty enough for us both to enjoy π
Thanks! They’re so easy to make…I’m sure your nephew will love these!
I LOVE root beer and the root beer popsicles were always my favorite growing up (that and blue vanilla!). These sound awesome!!
Thanks, Sues! These definitely take me back to my childhood, too!
My son would love these! He’s a huge root beer fan. π
Thanks, Christin! These popsicles were definitely meant for the root beer lover! π
I don’t think I would have ordered a black cow at that diner either! It would be too embarrassing, lol.
I am loving these popsicles. They’re such a fun twist on a classic treat!
Haha yes it was quite embarassing! Luckily I was never brave enough to do that! π Thanks for the popsicle love, Jen!
I love root beer floats and I do kind of forget about them! Turning them into popsicles is a genius move! Well done!
Thanks, Rachelle! These popsicles make the perfect summer treat!
Love homemade pops and these root beer float ones look awesome! Great idea Gayle, can’t wait to try them! pinned!
Thanks for the popsicle love and pin, Mira!
My husband and oldest son love root beer floats, and they’d be crazy about these! I love that this is is such an easy way to beat the heat — great idea, Gayle!
Thanks, Marcie! They’re so easy to make and so delicious!
These popsicles are so much fun, Gayle! Love this fun twist on root beer floats, such a great idea! They look so refreshing and delicious!
Thank you, Kelly!
The perfect refreshment by the pool, must be so delicious, the lifeguard will be jealous!
Thanks, Katalina!
these popsicles look perfect Gayle, love the idea of mixing root beer with vanilla ice cream on a stick!
Thanks, Manali!
Totally agree, Gayle — summer calls for root beer! These are such a fun option, and the kids would go CRAZY for them. Pinned!
Thanks for the root beer love and pin, Blair!
Root beer runs through my veins! I’ve had my share of root beer to last me a lifetime, but these popsicles are worth the trip to the Supermarket! Thanks for the memories!
Thanks for the kind words, Tonya! Sounds like you would love these popsicles!
What an amazing idea to make popsicles with root beer!!!! I’d never thought of that before. They sound delicious, and so flavourful. I can definitely imagine myself enjoying these out in the sunshine π
Thanks, Harriet! These pops were devoured in my house in no time!
Oh these sound so good! Perfect for summer time! I’m such a rootbeer float girl. Now you have me craving them big time!
Thanks, Natalie!
These popsicles look fantastic Gayle! I love root beer floats and I can’t wait to give these a try π
Thank you, Ashley!
This is such a fun idea! I have to admit, I’m not a huge root beer person but I LOVE floats and I think I definitely need to try these with cream soda (my fave!). Pinned!
Oh I’m sure these would be just perfect with cream soda too, Ashley!
Oooooo – An oldie but a goodie! I love that you’ve brought back one of my childhood favorites! Great idea, Gayle!!
Thank you, Annie!
What a creative idea — love it! And definitely refreshing for summer. I’m a huge root beer fan — these wouldn’t last long at my house! π
Thanks, Meg! My husband and I devoured these in two days…so good for the hot weather we’ve been having!
What a great idea, Gayle! I love how you’ve mixed the root beer in with the ice cream. I’ve actually never tried root beer (horror of horrors!) but now you’ve got me thinking about all sorts of other different sodas I could make these with!
Thanks, Helen! I’m sure these popsicles would be delicious with just about any other drink, too!
such a cool idea! totally making me crave a root beer float now but in popsicle for SO much more convient ! love this idea Gayle!
Thanks, Michele!
Oh my gosh how fun is this flavor!? My husband loves root beer (but doesn’t have it very often at all) … he would go NUTS for these!
Thanks, Ashley! My husband loves root beer too so I think he devoured most of these!
I love making popsicles but my boyfriend isn’t a huge fan of the flavors I create, I think they sound too healthy for him. You just answered my prayers, he loves Root Beer floats, I’m making these bad boys tonight!
Thanks, Mary! Hope you and your boyfriend love these!
I love this, Gayle! What a great flavor combo to put in a popsicle! π
Thanks, Sam!
I’m not too much a fan of root beer by itself, but in a popsicle?? I can definitely get on board with that. π These seriously look ahmaaaazing, Gayle! Gorgeous photos too!
Thanks, Sarah!
One word – YUM! I love root beer floats so much, and I haven’t had one in FOREVER!
Thanks, Heather!
I was just thinking about root beer floats this weekend. This is such a fun Popsicle flavor Gayle. I’m going to make these soon.
Thanks, Linda! Hope you like these if you try them.
These popsicles sound amazing! Love the root beer flavor!
Thanks, Kelley!
Root beer floats totally take me back. They’re the best! These popsicles are gorgeous!
Thanks, Dorothy!
Oh yeah, nothing says summer like a root beer float!! I love this portable version! I remember loving the root beer popsicles (that came in a box with banana and blue raspberry) as a kid, so I’d definitely love these! Yum!
Thanks, Jess! I totally forgot about those root beer popsicles, they were my favorite too!
What an absolutely fun summer treat!!! My kids would love these!
Thanks, Jocelyn!
Only 2 ingredients to make this awesome ice cream?!! Girrrrl I am sold!! Getting on these popsicles asap!
Thanks, Ami!
I love root beer and Dr. Pepper too!! These popsicles sound and look delicious!! Great photos too! Pinned!
Thanks for the popsicle love and pin, Cyndi!
I so want to make my own popsicles!!! I need to go out and buy a popsicle mold.
You would love these, Dani!
I haven’t had a root beer float in a while, but every once in a while, I get a craving and remember to have one. They have been off my radar now, but I love them! These popsicles are such a creative idea! So summery too!
Thanks, Sarah! These popsicles definitely satisfy my cravings for root beer and ice cream! π
Gayle – I think the last root beer flat that I had was in fifth grade. I’m 24 now, so that was a good 13 years ago. All of that needs to change now because you take this classic treat to a new level. I love the idea of making popsicles out of soda flavors. π Such a nostalgic treat.
Thanks, Erin! This is such a fun and easy treat!
I don’t know why, but lately I can do nothing but think of a root beer float! SOO in love with this popsicle version!!!
Thanks, Nicole!
Oh my gawsh, I LOVE root beer floats but I can not remember the last time I made (or had) one. Such a classic that I seem to always forget about! Love this twist on it- creative and, I’m willing to bet, absolutely delicious! Now I absolutely must get some root beer next time I’m at the store!! π β‘Cheers!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Cheyanne!
What a cute transformation for root beer floats! These are adorable and a really great idea, Gayle!
Thanks, Shelby!
I adore root beer floats, why have I never thought to make popsicles! This is such a fun idea, Gayle! Perfect for this warm weather too π
Thanks, Danielle!
I’m laughing about the moo’ing part of ordering a black cow, Gayle. There was an ice cream place down the shore in NJ that would randomly pick people who would have to sing a song in order to get their ice cream. Needless to say I NEVER went there. I love love root beer, but don’t think I’ve ever had a root beer float. Weird! I think I’d love them though – starting with these popsicles!
Haha singing for ice cream is not really worth it to me, at least in public! π Thanks for the popsicle love, Alyssa!
I don’t remember the last time I had a root beer float, but now I want one! Those were such a great treat as a kid! These popsicles sound like the perfect summer treat Gayle!
Thanks, Stacey!
I’ve never tried root beer but after seeing this recipe, I want to go out and buy some now! The popsicles look really good!
Oh I think you would love these, Nadia! Root beer is SO good!
Instruction line # 6…. Is that 1 tablespoon of ice cream?
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kate! Thanks so much for pointing it out! Yes, it is 1 tablespoon of ice cream, but I wasn’t clear in the amount or instructions, so I’ve updated it to make more sense. You add in the scoops with the root beer, pour into the molds, and then top with one tablespoon of ice cream per mold. Hope that makes more sense. Thanks again for letting me know! Hope you enjoy these!