How to Make a Black Cow

Region appears to dictate the name and contents of this cold, sweet drink. Known as a root beer float, a black cow, a brown cow, and a sassy cow, this all-American favorite is a snap to make. This recipe serves one. Does this Spark an idea?

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long-handled spoons
tumblers
drinking straws
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Drinking Straws
Long-handled Spoons
Tumblers

Instructions

- 1
  
  Chill a tumbler.
- 2
  
  Add the vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.
- 3
  
  Slowly pour in cold soda until the glass is full.
- 4
  
  Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry.
- 5
  
  Serve with a straw and long-handled spoon.

Tips & Warnings

This can also be made with Yoo-Hoo or any carbonated drink.
Try different flavors of ice cream for variation.
Frozen yogurt and diet sodas are healthy alternatives to ice cream and pop.
If you pour the root beer too fast, the glass may overflow. It's best to pour a little at a time and let the foam settle before adding more.

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kae.shagourie Sep 10, 2011
Root beer in asda or A&W in Tescos.
kae.shagourie Sep 10, 2011
Root beer in asda or A&W in Tescos.
Beau Sep 03, 2011
Drink your big "Black Cow"...
Harry Aug 12, 2011
Have to try that soon!
Igee May 17, 2011
Steely Dan ijs.

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