Forefathers’ Float

From Episode I: Lech L’chah with Rabbi Michael Namath:

In celebration of our father Abraham and the founding fathers of American democracy, we are thrilled to share with you, the forefathers’ float.

Take a pint glass — or a soda-fountain-style-glass, or a beer stein, or whatever you want, you do you — and add a half-oz of your favorite coffee liqueur and two scoops of vanilla ice cream. I recommend Breyers. They’re not sponsoring us and that has nothing to do with the Torah portion, it’s just a classic. Slowly pour in a Sam Adams Cream Stout. You can optionally top with unsweetened whipped cream and grated dark chocolate. Garnish with a sparkler and as many star-shaped sprinkles as there are in the heavens, if you can count them.

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur and replace the Sam Adams with a Root Beer -- I recommend Dr. Browns; again, not a product placement, just a Jewish classic.

Make a plan — vote. And l’chayim!

The Forefathers’ Float (Boozey)

0.5oz Coffee Liqueur
2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream (Breyers recommended)
8oz Sam Adams Cream Stout (or more, you do you)
Dollop unsweetened whipped cream (optional)
Grated dark chocolate (optional)
Sparkler (optional)
Star-shaped sprinkles, preferably red white and blue (absolutely not optional)

The Forefathers’ Float (Not Boozey)

2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream (Breyers recommended)
8oz Root beer, Dr. Browns recommended (or more, you do you)
Dollop unsweetened whipped cream (optional)
Grated dark chocolate (optional)
Sparkler (optional)
Star-shaped sprinkles, preferably red white and blue (absolutely not optional)

L’chayim!