Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from A Passion for Ice Cream by Emily Luchetti, Executive Pastry Chef at Farallon Restaurant in San Francisco.
The black cow, also known as a root beer float, is simply a catchy name for a classic treat. This purple and yellow cow builds on the original idea but uses pineapple juice and cassis-berry sherbet. The addition of shaved ice makes it very refreshing. It is as good as the original, but has a more vivid presentation and sophisticated taste.
