What could be more simple or more delicious? Just three ingredients - milk, ice cold root beer and rich vanilla ice cream. When they come together, they create something magical. ...get the recipe
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June 10th, 2025 is National Black Cow Day
You may know it as a black cow, or maybe you're more familiar with the less whimsical, more descriptive term "root beer float." But this delicious drink is nothing if not flexible. "Ice cream soda" also describes it. In some parts of the country, black cows are called "brown cows" when chocolate ice cream is added. Purple cows substitute grape soda pop for the root beer.
And it's all good. It even has its own quasi-holiday, National Black Cow Day. So make a beeline for your local drive-in or drive-through and tell 'em "I'll have a black cow."
Read our CDK column by Chef Rebecca Michaels on this very subject.
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Recipes to celebrate National Black Cow Day
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The Classic Root Beer Float -
Black CowIf you think the root beer float can't be topped, you need to get your hands on a black cow. Adding in chocolate syrup makes the float even richer. ...get the recipe
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Root Beer FrostyIce cream and root beer get a trip to the blender for a creamy treat that begs to be enjoyed outdoors on a warm summer day. ...get the recipe
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Grown-up Root Beer FloatThis whiskey-laden root beer float is the dessert that's perfect for turning a dinner party into a real party. ...get the recipe
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