California Root Beer
The California Root Beer is a light highball, sweet and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 70 out of 100
- Bitter
- 20 out of 100
- Herbal
- 36 out of 100
- Smoky
- 7 out of 100
- Boozy
- 25 out of 100
How to make a California Root Beer
To make a California Root Beer, build over ice in a highball glass: ¾ oz Kahlua, ¾ oz Galliano and soda water.
You'll need
- Kahlua¾ oz
- Galliano¾ oz
- Soda watertop up
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Kahlua and Galliano.
- 3
Top with soda water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the soda water fizzy.
California Root Beer questions
What does a California Root Beer taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a California Root Beer?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
Can I make California Root Beers in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 4½ oz Kahlua and 4½ oz Galliano in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a California Root Beer in?
A highball glass.