This Guinness float recipe wasn’t made for kids! Scoop up a generous serving of your favorite vanilla ice cream and pour a can of Guinness stout on top. Sprinkled with chocolate shavings and served with a fun straw, this is the perfect treat for St. Paddy’s Day!

Guinness float cocktail recipe

Guinness Float Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Guinness lovers unite! Serve up an adult alternative to the classic root beer float by making this Guinness float recipe.
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Ingredients
 

Yield: 2 servings
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  • 1 can or bottle Guinness beer
  • 4 scoops French vanilla ice cream
  • 2 beer glasses
  • chocolate shavings, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place two scoops of ice cream into each glass.
  • Tilt glasses and pour Guinness in slowly. Wait for head of beer to settle before filling completely.
  • Top with chocolate shavings and serve with spoon and straw.

Notes

Despite its richness in color, Guinness contains 25 fewer calories than most ales and lagers.
Author: Cheryl Najafi
Course: cocktails
Calories: 642kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 197mg, Potassium: 538mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 64g
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Guinness float cocktail recipe