June 10: Enjoy a Long Time Summer Favorite on National Black Cow Day
Have fun drinking a Black Cow today! Also known less colorfully as the Root Beer Float, the Black Cow is often associated with early rock and roll and poodle skirts. In fact, Black Cows were enjoyed as early as the late 1890's alongside the development of soda fountains. It is said that in August 1893, Cripple Creek Brewing owner, Frank Wisner, got the idea to combine ice cream and root beer while enjoying his view of Cow Mountain in Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Originally named Black Cow Mountain, the local children shortened the name to Black Cow.
The Black Cow uses root beer or cola and is extremely easy to make. Some prefer vanilla ice cream and others add extra richness with chocolate ice cream. No matter your soda or ice cream preference, there is a Black Cow recipe ready to enjoy! Check out these featured recipes from our Dishfolio food bloggers!
Root Beer Float Rice Krispy Treats
Root Beer Float Rice Krispy Treats - perfect for BBQ season!
by mallowandco
Ultimate Root Beer Float
How does my friend Stella make a classic summer refreshment even better? With secret ingredients like homemade sassafras ice cream!
by sixbittersweets
Alcoholic Root Beer Float
This delicious treat adds an alcoholic twist to the traditional Root Beer Float: Whiskey and Kahula.
by CollegeRecipes
Root Beer Float Bundt Cake
Root beer and chocolate were made for each other and you will know what I mean when you try this Root Beer Float Bundt Cake.
by Familyspice
Root Beer Float Cake
Root Beer Float Cake: the stuff that summertime dreams are made of!
by foodpluswords
Root Beer Cupcakes
Root Beer Cupcakes, adapted from a recipe in Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
by ArchaeoCOok
Root Beer Float Cookies
Soft, chewy root beer flavored cookies with white chocolate chips.
by LetsDish