The Bite:
A root beer float with an organic kick. Scoop some organic ice cream into a frosty mug, pour over some organic root beer, and cool off with an old-school, saddle-shoe-'n'-Elvis-lovin' treat.
What old-fashioned treat will make you moo on a hot summer day?
08.08.2007
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 08/08/2007 - 12:01am.
The Benefits:
- Creamy, tangy, sassafras-y goodness to float your boat.
- Supporting sustainability-focused companies that use organic ingredients and give their (black) cows room to roam.
- A good drinking habit. Using organic root beer and ice cream, and avoiding regular straws (which are often made from PVC), is a healthier beer bet.
Personally Speaking:
We're big fans of the float, but we're reluctant to mix the Steaz with ice cream because it's so damn good straight from the bottle.
Wanna Try:
- Steaz Green Tea Soda Root Beer - extra-refreshing blend infused with green tea ($18/12-pack).
- Whole Foods 365 Natural Root Beer - while not organic, this version contains non-GMO cane sugar in place of corn syrup ($3/6-pack).
- Turtle Mountain Organic So Delicious - this creamy organic soy ice cream is truly delish ($5).
- Ben & Jerry's Organic Vanilla Ice Cream - just released in the organic variety, available almost everywhere ($4).
- Biodegradable Straws - 8-inch biodegradable, compostable, corn-based straws ($8/400).
Cocktail Fact
Kurt Cobain's last drink was a Barq's Root Beer.
Bang For The Bite
These root beer floats won't single-handedly stop global warming, but they'll stop personal warming for a few luscious moments on a hot summer day.
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