A Cherry Black Cow is a root beer float with grenadine. With only 3 ingredients, this dessert drink is quick to make and so delectable. It’s a classic float with a sweet-tart twist that you are sure to enjoy! 

A glass of root beer float with vanilla ice cream, topped with a maraschino cherry and two red-and-white striped straws. An A&W root beer can and a jar of cherries are in the background.

Cherry root beer is like a Shirley Temple or a Roy Rogers but with root beer (or diet root beer). Adding ice cream really brings out the rich flavors of the soda, making for a delicious treat. Root beer floats are a classic recipe for a reason – bubbly root beer with a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream is pretty tough to beat. Add grenadine for some fruity sweetness and it becomes irresistible! It’s the perfect non-alcoholic float.

A tub of Signature Select Homestyle Vanilla ice cream, a can of A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer, and a small clear glass bottle filled with red liquid are arranged side by side on a white surface.

How to Make a Cherry Black Cow

  1. Start with your favorite root beer – any brand, diet or regular. I like A&W, but choose whatever you like best. 
  2. Add some grenadine syrup. This adds a sweet and tart flavor and mixes so perfectly with the root beer.
  3. Carefully add a scoop of vanilla ice cream – it really brings out the flavor of the cherry root beer! 
  4. Don’t forget the cherry on top! 

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A root beer float with two red-and-white striped straws, topped with foam and a maraschino cherry, sits in a clear glass. A can of root beer and a bowl of cherries are in the background.

Dorothy’s expert tips

  • I used A&W zero sugar root beer for this recipe, because it’s my favorite. For the best Cherry Black Cow, use your own favorite kind of root beer.
  • Add the scoop of ice cream slowly and carefully, to avoid overflowing.
  • A classic root beer float calls for vanilla ice cream, but feel free to experiment with other flavors you might enjoy like caramel ice cream.
  • Try drizzling some chocolate syrup on top for some added flavor and sweetness!
A glass of root beer float with vanilla ice cream, topped with a maraschino cherry and two red-and-white striped straws. An A&W root beer can and a jar of cherries are in the background.

Cherry Black Cow Recipe

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Turn root beer into cherry flavor so easily! This is like a Shirley Temple or a Roy Rogers but with root beer (or diet root beer). So easy and delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 drink
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Ingredients
 

  • 6 ounces root beer
  • 1 ounce grenadine
  • ¼ cup ice cream
  • 1 cherry (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Add root beer and grenadine to a tall glass and stir.
  • Add a scoop of ice cream carefully so it doesn’t over flow.
  • Garnish with a cherry.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cherry black cow
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