Name: Ninja Slushi Root Beer Float Slush
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (16.9-oz) bottles of root beer, cold (approx. 4 cups); 1/2 cup Half & Half; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Cool off with a creamy root beer slushy made in the Ninja Slushi machine! This fun twist on a classic soda fountain treat is easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.

This Ninja Slushi Root Beer Float Slush is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s the perfect mix of creamy, fizzy, and frosty goodness in every sip.

overhead view of a glass of Ninja Slushi root beer float slush, with a bottle of root beer next to it.

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Root beer floats are the epitome of classic soda fountain nostalgia.

These frothy, creamy treats have delighted generations as an all-American favorite.

For me, they evoke memories of summer nights, retro diners, and pairing a float with a classic burger and fries.

So naturally, when I got my hands on a Ninja Slushi machine, recreating this timeless dessert was at the top of my list.

The Ninja Slushi root beer float slush takes everything you love about a traditional float and gives it a fun, slushy spin.

It’s the perfect way to enjoy those familiar flavors with a refreshing texture that’s just a little different.

Whether you’re throwing a backyard barbecue or planning a cozy movie night, this treat is guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike.

close-up view of a root beer slush that was made in the Ninja Slushi machine, served in a glass with a striped straw.

Simple Ninja Slushi Recipe Using Soda

Making this Ninja Slushi recipe using soda is so simple!

The combination of creamy vanilla, icy slush, and rich root beer flavor hits all the right notes. It’s nostalgic and refreshing at the same time!

With just a few basic ingredients and your Ninja Slushi machine, you can create a dessert that feels both special and effortless.

You can even switch things up by trying other soda flavors for a fun twist on the classic, or check out my Ninja Creami Root Beer Float Ice Cream for something scoopable.

More Easy Ninja Slushi Recipes to Try:

Ninja Slushi made with root beer, served in a glass. A bottle of A&W root beer is next to it.

How to Make Ninja Slushi Root Beer Float Slush

It’s really easy to whip up this slushie!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Root Beer
Half & Half
Vanilla Extract

a woman's hand holds a glass of root beer cream soda slushy that was made in the Ninja Slushi.

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Add the ingredients. First, you’ll pour root beer through the opening in the top of the Ninja Slushi machine, followed by the Half & Half and vanilla extract.

Close the lid for the opening.

two photos; one shows root beer being poured into the opening of the Ninja Slushi machine. The other shows the root beer, Half & Half, and vanilla extract being churned by the auger.

Freeze and serve. Next, you’ll power on the Ninja Slushi and press the Slush button.

Allow the machine to churn and freeze the liquid until the desired consistency is achieved or until the machine beeps to signal it’s finished.

Pull the lever to dispense the slush into a glass.

two photos; one shows the root beer slushie being dispensed from the Ninja Slushi machine; the other shows the glass of slush next to the machine.

Notes and Adaptations:

Because the Ninja Slushi requires that liquids contain enough sugar to freeze, regular soda is needed instead of diet soda.
If the machine beeps and the slush is not as thick as you’d prefer, you can press the up arrow to increase the freeze level one or two notches, which will result in the mixture freezing more (and becoming thicker).
The length of time it takes for the mixture to freeze will depend on the temperature of the ingredients and the texture you prefer. I like to start with refrigerated ingredients, as that helps the mixture to freeze a little faster.

overhead view of the surface of a slushy made with root beer. A straw is in the slushy and a bottle of root beer is next to it.

Recommended Equipment:

Ninja Slushi Machine – Price and availability often varies, so I recommend checking the price here on Amazon and here at Walmart.
Slushi Superstars – Our printable collection of recipes.

Yield: Approx. 5 cups