SALT LAKE CITY — It's National Root Beer Float Day today, and we're taking it to the next level with these recipes.

The root beer float is well-known among Americans. I recently discovered that other countries aren't as familiar with the delectable recipe. My friend, a German exchange student, thought the idea of mixing pop and ice cream was unfathomable. She couldn't imagine how Americans came up with it or why they liked it. American or not, though, these recipes are a must.

Coke Float Push-up Pops

This recipe takes the summer heat and kicks it to the curb. It's a frozen recipe that may become your new favorite.

Sparkling Fruit Float

Are you looking for something a little more fruity? This recipe will give your taste buds an exciting flavor.

Ingredients:

Bottle well-chilled Welch's Cherry Limeade Sparkling Cocktail Three cups lemon, lime or mango sorbet Lime wedges, for garnish

Divide the sorbet among three different glasses. Top the glasses off with your Welch's juice. Fancy up the glasses with the lime wedges, and enjoy.

Butterbeer Float

It's time to apparate to another time and place. Perhaps to the Great Hall or on the train headed to Hogwarts. This next recipe is in honor of all the dedicated Harry Potter fans.

Ingredients:

12 ounce cream soda Butter extract flavoring Vanilla ice cream Fat-free Cool Whip Sprite sherbet

Sprite and sherbet

Looking for something a little more refreshing for the summer? This recipe is a must for a movie snack or break from playing outside.

Ingredients:

Sprite Sherbet ice cream Whipped cream

Prepare this float like any typical float. Just scoop the ice cream into a cup, and pour your desired amount of Sprite over the sherbet. The flavor is strong and refreshing.

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Technically, this isn't a float recipe, but it takes a pretty fun twist on the dessert.

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