Photograph by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Stephanie Yeh
In the world of beverages poured over ice cream, I think root beer floats reign supreme (sorry, affogatos). Creamy vanilla ice cream and herbal root beer are a match made in soda shop heaven, a rich and complex combo that keeps you coming back for another sip and spoonful. Here the classic pairing gets the granita treatment, with a can of sweetened condensed milk standing in for the ice cream. By freezing the mixture in a baking dish and scraping it periodically with a fork, you’ll yield a refreshingly icy treat with a melt-in-your-mouth texture—serve it heaped up in cups or small bowls with a spoon and a maraschino cherry for old-school vibes. — Kendra Vaculin
