What is root beer, anyway?

Root beer was once also known as “small beer”.  Usually made without the alcohol, this tasty beverage first became popular during colonial times and was originally made using a variety of herbs, barks and roots including coriander, juniper, ginger, burdock root, dandelion root, spikenard, vanilla beans, hops, dog grass, molasses and licorice.  Interestingly enough, many of the original ingredients are still used today, and there is no one definitive recipe for making the ultimate root beer.

Although Sasparella, birch beer and ginger beer were also popular during these times, it was the humble root beer that became that bit extra, when a generous helping of ice cream was added.

When and where did the root beer float originate from?

Way back in August of 1893, one Frank J. Wisner, the owner of Cripple Creek Cow Mountain Gold Brewing Company, was staring out of the window thinking about a new line of soda waters he was producing for the good folk of Cripple Creek to enjoy.  Legend has it that the light of the full moon shone brightly upon the snow-capped Cow Mountain, turning the precocious entrepreneur’s thoughts to smooth, creamy vanilla ice cream.  Suddenly hungry for the sweet taste of ice cream, he hurried back to his bar and added a scoop of vanilla to his favorite soda – Myers Avenue Red Root Beer.

He tried it, and he loved it!  Knowing immediately what he had to do next, he got to work serving it to his regular customers the very next day.  He named his tasty new concoction after the magnificent Black Cow Mountain, and the root beer float was born.

Over the years it came to be known as a “Black Cow” and it went on to become one of the most popular soda and ice cream combinations in America.

Something A Little Different

To make the perfect root beer float, simply pour some of that cool, refreshing root beer into a tall glass and add a scoop of vanilla on top.  A word to the wise though – if you do it the other way around, you will end up with a sticky mess.

Across the country, twists on the original recipe have added a range of regional variations to this classic sweet treat.  In Chicago, for example, they like to swap out regular vanilla ice cream for vanilla custard instead. In Alabama, they make one strictly for the grown-ups by adding a shot of bourbon into the mix, as well as scoops of rich and decadent bourbon ice cream.

In Washington, they give the good old root beer float a taste of Mexico by adding dulce de leche ice cream, or rich Mexican chocolate for a really refined taste.  And in the Big Apple, they take things one step further, making a mouthwatering mature root beer float, using freshly brewed and fermented alcoholic beer, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

Ice Cream Floats from Frostbite

Our nitrogen ice cream comes in a gazillion flavors (kinda) and we can add a scoop to any flavor you want.  Why not come and see us today to taste the sweetest and smoothest floats in Florida.

The best way to find out more about Frostbite Nitrogen Ice Cream is to experience it for yourself. Stop in with your kids, friends, Grandparents, date, or even just yourself. You won’t be disappointed!  Click our LOGO below to enter our website where you can discover more about us!

2125 S. University Dr.
Davie, Florida 33324

954-368-3642

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1. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

As the premier gambling destination in South Florida, the Seminole Hotel & Casino never disappoints. With a busy program packed full of world-class live events and with lots of local celebrities in attendance, this is the place to go to experience the very best of Davie.  The resort offers great restaurants, buzzing nightlife and first-class shopping, as well as live entertainment and year-round concerts and events.

2. Sawgrass Mills Mall

If you are looking for some serious retail therapy, Sawgrass Mills Mall has it all.  As one of the largest value retail shopping destinations in the country, you can find everything at Sawgrass Mills, from sporting equipment to beauty products, home accessories, fashion and jewelry, toys, electronics, and much, much more.

3. Old Davie School Historical Museum

If you are interested in the history of the local region, a visit to the Old Davie School Historical Museum will transport you back in time to discover the world of the 20th-century pioneers of Western Broward County.  The old building has been lovingly restored to give visitors a unique and entertaining insight into the history of our beautiful town.

4. The Billie Swamp Safari

Located so close to the Everglades, visitors won’t want to miss this experience.  Offering a unique chance to experience the habits of the wetlands, and the creatures that inhabit it, a visit to the Billie Swamp Safari is a great day out.  Glide along the trails through cypress forested swamps where you will see turtles, birds, raccoons, and even alligators, or jump aboard a Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour and hover your way out to see the water buffalo, ostriches, wild pigs and bison that the wetland regions are so famous for.

5. Flamingo Gardens

This gorgeous Everglades sanctuary is home to 60 acres of animals and lush green scenery and offers access to a comprehensive collection of indigenous wildlife including panthers, eagles, bobcats, alligators and, of course, the famous flamingos.  The park is also home to 21 ‘Champion’ trees, the largest trees of their species, including the largest orange tree in all of Florida.

6. Las Olas Boulevard

Las Olas is one of the most beautiful and unique destinations in all of Florida.  Visitors come to stroll along the Boulevard while enjoying the unique architecture, upscale shopping, bustling bars and fine dining establishments, all laid out on airy breezeways beside the water.  Las Olas offers a true taste of the good life here in South Florida.

7. Frostbite Nitrogen Ice Cream Cafe

Yeh, OK, so we couldn’t resist adding our lil’ cafe into the mix. If you are heading to Davie sometime soon, you should definitely pay us a visit.  Our frozen desserts are super tasty and offer millions of different taste combinations, all served up in our relaxed and friendly, steampunk-themed cafe.

So, what are you waiting for?  Come explore our town today and stop by Frostbite Nitrogen Ice Cream Cafe for a frozen treat on your way through.

The best way to find out more about Frostbite Nitrogen Ice Cream is to experience it for yourself. Stop in with your kids, friends, Grandparents, date, or even just yourself. You won’t be disappointed!  Click our LOGO below to enter our website where you can discover more about us!

2125 S. University Dr.
Davie, Florida 33324

954-368-3642

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