The flavor combination of the crisp, tart apple and the sweet, gooey, rich caramel gets me every time... (100% better than candy apples, don't you agree?) So when I saw this recipe for an apple cider float drizzled with caramel, I couldn't resist.
We are spending Halloween at the beach house this year. I am super excited for ghost stories on the beach around a bonfire with some pumpkin ale and s'mores! I've been making a list of all the fun treats I can make while we are there.
After one sip of this float I've decided we will definitely be making these.
The contrast in temperature between the warm apple cider and the cool, creamy vanilla ice cream was amazing. "Better than a milkshake" is the response I got, and that's pretty darn good.
Happy Friday!
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2 cups apple cider
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 tbsp. caramel sauce
1 pinch of nutmeg
In small saucepan, heat cider with cinnamon stick. Pour cider into 2 float glasses. Top with ice cream, caramel sauce and some grated nutmeg. Serve with spoon. TIP: It helped me to put the ice cream in the glass first then pour on the cider!
Wow! I can see why you'll be making these again - Hallowe'en or anytime. This looks scrumptious and love the name, too.
ReplyDeleteSounds quick and simple, and definitely looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteSuper yummy looking float Michelle. I haven't had a float is eons. Love this!
ReplyDeleteDelicious! Absolutely perfect for Halloween :) I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking about it already! Buzzed
ReplyDeleteThis looks soooo good! Is there an alcoholic version!? :)
ReplyDeletethis looks amazing!! awesome photography :)
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of these, but after seeing the pics and the recipe-I can't understand why! This is nothing short of delicious.
ReplyDeleteYour halloween plans do sound like fun-have a great weekend for now.
Is it possible that with a little vodka it could be a great "adult" float? That would be just perfect for our Halloween getaway!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make this apple cider yum-fest!!
ReplyDeleteMmm, Michelle! This looks soooo good! I can't wait to be whipping out apple pies now that it's just about apple season! I really tried to refrain from buying them this summer for their ridiculous prices to make pies, lol.
ReplyDeleteOh, you might want to add "whole nutmeg" or whatnot to your list of ingredients since you say to grate some but it's not on the list :-) Have a great weekend, Michelle! Thanks for sharing this fantastic drink!
I want to drink this now. And lick that goodness of the side of the glass! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This looks fabulous! I would have never thought to make something like this! This drink would be perfect to make around the fire on Halloween. Now, it just needs a little alcohol....
ReplyDeleteThis is genius!
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves floats - reminds him of his childhood. This one looks great!
ReplyDeleteHope you don't mind! I blogged this, and gave credit!
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I love caramel apples and ice cream floats. It is coming up on apple season - thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteWow, now that is one delicious looking beverage! I would love to have one right now, and who doesn't love caramel apples, I may have to give this a try with my girls!
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds delicious! I'm going to have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I'm with you - I like caramel apples better than candy apples. The drink sounds SO amazing and I know ALL your halloween guests are gonna love this one!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you - caramel beats candied apples any day! WOW! This cider floats looks absolutely delicious! Will definitely being trying this one!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! It's almost about that time for Hot apple cider by the fire.
ReplyDeleteI just bought some apple cider and learned that my 8 year-old LOVES it....I think this may just knock things up a notch for him. Congrats on top 9!
ReplyDeleteyum! this looks so delicious and I can't wait to make these for the family. love your site and congrats on Top 9!
ReplyDeleteWow! This sounds fantastic! Going on my fall must-make list for sure!
ReplyDeleteMmmm that first picture with the ice cream dripping over the side looks absolutely delicious! Yum!
ReplyDeleteElyse @The Cultural Dish
oh yuuum. i can imagine these would make a tasty 'adult' beverage too with some rum or brandy or something... but of course my mind would go straight to that.
ReplyDeleteI just made these the other day! They were too cute to pass up!!!
ReplyDeleteomg these look sooo good. check out these variations on a root beer float--i bet they'd work really well in this too!
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delicious! it tasted like an apple pie! i didn't have the caramel syrup... but i did have buttershots :-)
ReplyDeleteDelicious!
ReplyDeleteI featured this on my facebook page today!
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ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! I might try this :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this recipe and included it in an apple cider round up on my blog. Thanks for making and sharing this, it sounds fabulous! If you'd like to see the round up it's here http://amandascookin.com/2012/10/30-apple-cider-recipes-for-fall.html
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