The Spiked Float is July 28th Drink of the Day!!

Driving by what used to be my old neighborhood drive-thru ice cream joint brought back a whole bunch of memories for me the other day. I remember getting done with my paper route, then going up and getting my favorite beverage on a hot and muggy day during the summer. There was nothing like the feel of that icy mug, melting with the touch of my hand, while sipping the rootbeer through the straw, awaiting the final stage - getting to the ice cream. Man those floats were good!

Now for the adult version. One thing about all of these infused vodkas they have out there is that they give you some unique ideas when putting together drinks. Here’s an easy-to-prepare dessert beverage for a hot day with a little kick.

The Spiked Float
1 1/2 oz. Vanilla Infused Vodka
Root Beer
One Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

Method: In a tall frozen mug, pour the vodka. Top off with root beer to about an inch from the rim. Drop in a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Be sure to have a long enough spoon and straw!

This day in history:
1854 - The USS Constellation was commissioned. It would be the last all-sail battleship commissioned by the US Navy.
1933 - The Singing Telegram was introduced for the first time when one was sent to crooner Rudy Vallee for his 32nd birthday.
1945 - A B-25 Bomber crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building, killing 14 and injuring 26.

Notable Birthday:
Rudy Vallee, the original “crooner” who inspired the likes of Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra, was born on this day in 1901.

Notable Quote:
“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t acheive it.” - Jordon Belfort

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