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Katie's Cucina » Recipes » Irish

Guinness Float

Published: Mar 5, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Glass of beer and ice cream with a green and white paper straw with a logo on the right corner.
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Make yourself a delicious Guinness Float that consist of just two ingredients, dark stout Guinness beer and vanilla ice cream! This adult float is sure to make your St. Patrick’s Day dinner complete.

Close up of a glass filled with ice cream and Guinness beer with another glass and beer bottles in background.

We love a tasty and easy-to-make float recipe in my house. Whether its this adult version Guinness Float perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a Mango Ice Cream Float in the summer time–either way a float is super simple to put together with very few steps. This makes for the perfect adult after dinner dessert.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • How to Make a Guinness Float
  • Guinness Ice Cream Float FAQs
  • Tips & Tricks
  • St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Ingredients

Two ingredients on marble countertop: vanilla ice cream and Guinness beer.
  • Guinness Beer – This is the heart of this recipe and a must. If you don’t have Guinness Beer on hand you could use an oatmeal stout or another dark beer.
  • Ice Cream – I prefer to use a high quality vanilla ice cream as this is what we prefer. If you are up to it you can even make your own homemade french vanilla ice cream!

How to Make a Guinness Float

Top view of two glasses with a scoop of ice cream in the glass.

Add three scoops of vanilla ice cream to a tall (ice cream float) glass.

Guinness being poured into a tall glass with beer bottles in background.

Next, slowly pour Guinness beer over top. You will only use 1 bottle of beer during the official pouring of the two floats and then top off as you drink the rest. Serve immediately and with a straw!

Guinness Ice Cream Float FAQs

Two glasses filled with ice cream floats with Guinness beer in the background.
Can you put ice cream in beer?

Yes! It doesn’t seem like a normal pairing, but beer and ice cream mixed together can make for the most delicious adult dessert.

How many servings does this Guinness Float recipe make?

This recipe is intended for 2 adults; however, you can easily adjust it for just one or as many as you need fit. All you need is 1 bottle of beer and 1-3 ice cream scoops per person.

Is a beer float good?

Yes, if you love beer you’ll love a beer float. Typically done with just your favorite bottle of beer and a few scoops of high-quality ice cream. It’s definitely an adult treat!

Tips & Tricks

Top view of a beer float with a green and white paper straw.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve found helpful when making this recipe.

  • Add Additional Liquor – You can add a shot of Baileys Irish Cream or Whiskey to the float.
  • Toppings – You can add whipped cream or spike freshly made whipped cream mixed with Baileys or Whiskey. A drizzle of chocolate sauce is delicious too.
  • Ice Cream – If you don’t have vanilla ice cream on hand you can also use chocolate ice cream. Also, you don’t have to use three scoops of ice cream. That is just wheat we prefer in our household. You can put less or more of the ice cream.
  • Glass Size – Depending on the size of your glass will depend on the amount of Guinness Beer you can fit in the glass.

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Glass filled with beer and ice cream with a green and white paper straw.

If you are looking for a few more St. Patrick’s Day recipes here are a few of my favorites!

  • Slow Cooker Corned Beef
  • Leek & Cheddar Dip
  • Baked Reuben Dip
  • 50 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
  • Oatmeal Stout Cupcakes with Bailey’s Irish Cream Frosting

If you make my Guinness Beer Float, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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two sunday glasses containing brown creamy liquid with chunks of ice cream and paper straws with guinness bottles in background..

Guinness Float

Make yourself a delicious Guinness Float that consist of just two ingredients, dark stout Guinness beer and vanilla ice cream! This adult float is sure to make your St. Patrick's Day dinner complete.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Tall Glasses
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Ingredients

  • 6 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 2 – 11.2 fl. oz. Bottles of Guinness Beer

Instructions

  • Add three scoops of vanilla ice cream to a tall (ice cream float) glass.
  • Next, slowly pour Guinness beer over top. You will only use 1 bottle of beer during the official pouring of the two floats and then top off as you drink the rest.
  • Serve immediately and with a straw!

Notes

  • Add Additional Liquor – You can add a shot of Baileys Irish Cream or Whiskey to the float.
  • Toppings – You can add whipped cream or spike freshly made whipped cream mixed with Baileys or Whiskey. A drizzle of chocolate sauce is delicious too.
  • Ice Cream – If you don’t have vanilla ice cream on hand you can also use chocolate ice cream. Also, you don’t have to use three scoops of ice cream. That is just wheat we prefer in our household. You can put less or more of the ice cream.
  • Glass Size – Depending on the size of your glass will depend on the amount of Guinness Beer you can fit in the glass.
  • Calories – Calories are an estimate and should be treated as that. Reach out to a dietician for exact calories.
  • 21 and up – This recipe is intended for those who are of legal drinking age, 21 and up in the United States.

Nutrition

Serving: 15fl oz. | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. icakepops

    March 14, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Great idea! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. ashley - baker by nature

    March 12, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Heck yes! This idea is beyond amazing… and totally happening this weekend.

    Reply
    • Katie

      March 13, 2013 at 7:14 am

      Ashely–no excuses for it not to happen… so easy!

  3. Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy

    March 12, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Love this idea, my husband would go nuts over them!!!!

    Reply
    • Katie

      March 13, 2013 at 7:13 am

      Tasha they are so good! Surprise him on Sunday!!!

  4. Amy (Savory Moments)

    March 12, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    We’ve made Guinness shakes before, but these floats look awesome! Very yummy.

    Reply
    • Katie

      March 13, 2013 at 7:08 am

      Thanks Amy! Guinness shakes are next to make in my book!

  5. Jackie @ The Beeroness

    March 12, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I LOVE that your husband homebrews. I want to start someday, when my life is less hectic. I need more homebrew friends! I might just show up at your house someday and ask to take home your spent grains to work on a recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      March 13, 2013 at 7:13 am

      Jackie–it just takes one day (and then a lot of TLC checking temps, giving ice baths depending on the brew, etc) to homebrew. They made their own water this time from “Germany” and did two different techniques to make a German Dunkle. I believe it was one with the filtered “Germany” water and one with regular water. But I could be wrong. They want to compare which is better. All I know is that I heard a thick German accent coming from the garage and sporadic German music piping out of the laptop. If you ever make it to Florida maybe we can arrange a brew day just for you! p.s. I never thought to create a recipe from the used grains… hmmm. You’ve got my mind thinking now!

  6. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)

    March 12, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    How did she make a Guinness shake without it foaming over? I feel like I’ve tried to make soda milkshakes with terrible messy-kitchen results… Anyways, I’ve yet to try Guinness this way but perhaps I should!

    Reply
  7. Samantha

    March 12, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Joe and I will be making these this weekend… for sure. I love your light bulb moments!

    Reply
    • Katie

      March 12, 2013 at 5:08 pm

      Awe thanks Samantha! You guys will love them!

  8. addie | culicurious

    March 12, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    yum, these look great, Katie. Fantastic idea!

    Reply

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