Homemade Root Beer Float Popsicles {2 Ingredients!)

Take a trip back to the good old days with these Root Beer Float Popsicles. But the best part is you only need 2 ingredients to make these refreshing summer treats! 

When I think of root beer floats, my mind goes back to the days when you could find these in every neighborhood diner. 

As a child these were special. We didn’t get treats from restaurants very often, so when we did, boy was it a good day!

Today there aren’t many places that have the classic rootbeer float on the menu. So I decided to turn the classic root beer float into a popsicle. These are actually way easier to make, less messy, and you can eat them with one hand, making them perfect for parties. 

On a side note, if you love popsicles be sure to check out these family favorite summer treats – dragon fruit popsicles and banana pudding pops. We also love a good orange float as an after dinner treat.

What You Need to Make Root Beer Float Popsicles 

Popsicle Ingredients 

You’ll need just two simple ingredients to make this recipe:

• Root beer – you’ll have best results if it’s a little flat. I’m partial to A&W and Barq’s brands.
• Vanilla ice cream – I like to use an “old fashioned” style ice cream, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

Kitchen Gadgets Needed

• Popsicle molds 
• Popsicle sticks (if your molds don’t come with them)

How To Make Homemade Root Beer Float Popsicles 

Add your ice cream to a microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 45-60 seconds. You want the ice cream to melt slightly but to still be cold. Then stir until it’s smooth and without lumps. 

Pour the ice cream into each mold, dividing equally. 

Next start pouring the root beer slowly into the molds, so it doesn’t fizz up too much. If you find that the fizz is taking over the mold, use a spoon to scoop it out and continue filling. 

Once all of the molds are full, place in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or until frozen through. If you find that your sticks don’t want to stand up, I freeze the molds for about an hour before adding the sticks. 

That’s it – super easy! Now whip up a batch of these classic popsicles.

Tips for Making Popsicles with Root Beer

• Make sure your root beer is flat to reduce foaming when pouring into the popsicle molds.
• Tap the mold gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles before freezing.

How To Make Popsicles in Big Batches

If you find yourself needing a lot of these (like for a party) and need to have them ready to go, you can place them in individual ice pop bags. Just seal the bags and store in the freezer until you’re ready to serve. Making them ahead of time is the best way to go when you need to feed a crowd.

How to Store Old Fashioned Root Beer Float Popsicles

After the pops have frozen solid, remove them from the molds and wrap individually with plastic wrap. Store the wrapped pops in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 4 weeks (but they won’t last that long – trust me!).

These nostalgic summer treats are sure to become a family favorite. So what are you waiting for? Go whip up a batch of these nostalgic summer treats stat!

More Refreshing Recipes You Have To Try:

• Homemade Orange Julius Recipe (Secret Ingredient)
• No Bake Lemonade Pie Recipe
• No Churn Ice Cream Recipes