The Black Cow & Galliano

In case you've missed the 100th anniversary of the RBF Chicagoist would like to bring you up to par on this summer concoction by "properly saucing" it up a notch.

I'll admit I haven't relived the good 'ol A&W days in awhile, but the pairing of a quality root beer (sorry A&W you get the slip here) with some decadent custard and a bit of vodka and Galliano got me inspired enough to test but not drive. Delicieux!

For the kiddies just minus the spirits and they will be quite jubilant as well and glad you remembered this classic rendezvous. Though I do dream a bit of the drive-thru days with rubberized-hooked trays brought to the car (how awfully American is that?!) And the lama that was fenced off in the play area adjacent to the A&W stand who would spit on those who were less worthy.... oy vey!

Gather these and please:

*2 oz Galliano

1 oz Vodka

Root Beer

1 oz Heavy Cream

Combine Galliano, vodka and heavy cream in a tall glass filled with ice. Fill with Root Beer – we prefer Sprecher, but for a Chicago taste, try Goose Island (Ed. Note: Berghoff can work, as well. All three of these are free of high fructose corn syrup). Stir to combine. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, preferably homemade, and a root beer barrel.

For a cute dessert, serve this cocktail alongside a miniature old-fashioned root beer float. Fill a shot glass with small scoops of ice cream and another with root beer – serve them together and let your guests pour the float*

-cheers