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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Root Beer Milkshake {Whirl}

Root Beer Milkshake {Whirl}

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 6/26/14Updated: 3/08/22

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mug of root beer milkshake

You only needs 3 ingredients to make a delicious root beer milkshake. Blend them together for the perfect summer time treat!

mug of root beer milkshake

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Root beer whirls are one of those childhood food memories for me.  It has all of the flavor of a homemade root beer float, but in the form of a root beer milk shake.  Sometimes it is called a root beer freeze, but since our local drive in my hometown called them a root beer whirl so do I.  It’s the perfect treat for a hot summer day.

root beer whirl with a red and white straw

Ingredients Needed

Root Beer Soda. Use your favorite brand but I prefer A&W root beer or Henry Weinhards root beer.

Root Beer Extract. In order to duplicate that homemade root beer flavor you must use root beer extract in addition to root beer soda..  Most people make root beer milkshakes out of just root beer soda and ice cream, but that never has quite enough root beer flavor for me. 

Vanilla Ice Cream. Use a good quality of ice cream. Our favorite is Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Tips from Leigh Anne

  1. Be sure your root beer is cold before adding it to your root beer milkshake for the best texture and consistency.
  2. Serve your root beer shake in a cold, frosted glass for the best results.
glass mug of root beer whirl

Where Can I Find Root Beer Extract?

Root beer extract is available on the baking aisle with all the other extracts but not all grocery stores carry it.  You can also find it on Amazon. Using extract rather in addition to root beer soda makes a huge difference in the flavor of your root beer milkshake.

How to Make a Root Beer Milkshake

  • Scoop ice cream into blender.
  • Add in root beer and root beer extract.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Adjust the consistency by adding more soda or more ice cream.
  • Pour into a serving glass.
  • Garnish with some whipped cream, a cherry or some sprinkles if desired. Add a straw or just use a spoon!
root beer milkshake in a mug with a straw

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other flavors of soda?

Of course! I also like to use a cream soda, coke, dr. pepper or orange crush. Use your favorite soda.

Can I use other flavors of ice cream?

Chocolate is a fun flavor twist with root beer. Use chocolate ice cream or add in some chocolate syrup. If adding in syrup, make sure it is cold.

Whether you call it a root beer milkshake, a root beer freeze, or a root beer whirl all you need is some ice cream.  I use vanilla bean (thus the little black flecks in my root beer whirl).  Some good quality root beer and some root beer extract.  Just blend it all up for a delicious summertime treat!

For some other frosty summer time treats try these:

  • Root Beer Float Ice Cream
  • Root Beer Float Cookies
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • Lime Sherbet Freeze
  • Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream Floats 
  • Old Fashioned Ice Cream Soda

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4.72 from 7 votes
mug of root beer milkshake

Root Beer Milkshake

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
The delicious flavor of a root beer float only needs 3 ingredients that are blended together to make this delicious root beer milkshake.
serves: 2 servings
Prep:5 minutes
Total:5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup root beer
  • 1/2 tsp root beer extract

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients in blender and mix.

Tips & Notes:

Use a good quality of vanilla ice cream and root beer soda for the best flavor.
Add in more soda if consistency is too thick or more ice cream if it is too thin.
Be sure your root beer is cold before adding it in
Don’t leave out the root beer extract!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates: 59g (20%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 21g (32%) Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) Cholesterol: 87mg (29%) Sodium: 173mg (8%) Potassium: 394mg (11%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 54g (60%) Vitamin A: 835IU (17%) Vitamin C: 1.2mg (1%) Calcium: 259mg (26%) Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
mug of root beer milkshake
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  1. Patty says

    Posted on 5/15 at 11:51 am

    Dairy Queen sells them for 6 bucks! So, we tried it, it’s great!

    Reply
  2. Holly says

    Posted on 7/13 at 12:20 pm

    Thanks for sharing the little “root beer extract” tip! I am a big root beer float lover and can’t wait to try the root beer whirl! Now I just need to find the extract! Ü

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/13 at 12:57 pm

      I have found it at Safeway or bought it on Amazon.

      Reply
  3. Marm says

    Posted on 6/26 at 9:51 pm

    I’ve never thought of adding root beer extract. That probably pumps the flavor way up. Maybe we’ll make these for the 4th of July. That seems appropriate.

    Reply
  4. melissa says

    Posted on 6/26 at 5:28 am

    I’ll take two to go, please! 🙂

    Reply

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