Nutty RBC Float – Cold Brew, Root Beer & Butter Pecan Magic for Dad

Cool, creamy, and loaded with nostalgic flavor, the Nutty RBC Float is the summer treat Dad didn’t know he needed. With the bold kick of cold brew, the spicy sweetness of root beer, and buttery scoops of pecan ice cream, this float is the perfect sip to enjoy while the grill’s heating up. It’s easy to make, fun to serve, and even better with a splash of bourbon or spiked root beer.

Nutty RBC Float – Cold Brew, Root Beer & Butter Pecan Magic for Dad

Looking to surprise Dad with something cool, creamy, and a little unexpected? The Nutty RBC (Root Beer Coffee) Float is the nostalgic-meets-modern treat that’ll make his day. This float takes the classic root beer experience and gives it a bold twist with Stand Tall Cold Brew and butter pecan ice cream—the flavor combo is rich, spicy, nutty, and smooth all at once.

Whether he’s flipping steaks or chilling in a lawn chair, this float is the ultimate Father’s Day refresher.

A frosty glass of Nutty RBC Float made with butter pecan ice cream, Stand Tall Cold Brew, and root beer, served outdoors in a mason jar with a clear straw. IBC root beer bottle, cold brew pitcher, and a rainbow spoon sit on a wicker tray beneath blooming dogwood trees in a backyard setting.

🍺 Why Dad Will Love It:

  • That root beer kick: Spicy, fizzy, and full of vanilla-licorice notes.

  • Deep coffee richness: Stand Tall Cold Brew adds bold flavor without bitterness.

  • Creamy nostalgia: Butter pecan ice cream brings all the cozy vibes.

  • Optional boozy twist: Swap for spiked root beer to turn this into a coffee cocktail float!

 

👨🍳 Pro Tips:

 

  • Chill the glass beforehand for best results.

  • Add a striped straw and a long spoon for full diner-float vibes.

  • Want to make a batch? Set up a DIY Float Bar for guests!

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🥜 Nutty RBC (Root Beer Coffee) Float

With a spicy splash of root beer, a smooth pour of Stand Tall Cold Brew, and nostalgic scoops of butter pecan ice cream, this Nutty RBC Float is everything Dad didn’t know he needed while manning the grill. The licorice and vanilla notes in the root beer pair beautifully with the rich nutty ice cream, and that deep, robust cold brew brings it all together with a grown-up twist.

It’s a fun, fizzy float that’s part dessert, part iced coffee—and 100% Father’s Day approved.

Author
Sally Valenti
Prep Time
5 minutes
Servings
1
Category

Summer Float

Cuisine

American Nostalgia Meets Coffeehouse

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Stand Tall Cold Brew
  • 3 scoops butter pecan ice cream
  • 4 oz. root beer
  • Whipped cream, optional

Directions

  1. Scoop the Ice Cream:
  2. In a tall, chilled tumbler or float glass, add 3 scoops of butter pecan ice cream.
  3. Pour the Cold Brew:
  4. Slowly pour ½ cup Stand Tall Cold Brew over the ice cream, filling the glass about halfway.
  5. Add the Root Beer:
  6. Top with 4 oz. root beer, pouring gently to avoid overflow.
  7. Finish & Serve:
  8. Add a generous swirl of whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately with a long spoon and straw.
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