Guinness float cocktail recipe

Guinness Float

prep time
makes
2 servings

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 Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1 can or bottle Guinness beer
  • 4 scoops French vanilla ice cream
  • 2 beer glasses
  • chocolate shavings, optional
Nutrition Facts
Guinness Float Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 197mg 8%
Potassium 538mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 64g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 34%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Place two scoops of ice cream into each glass.
  2. Tilt glasses and pour Guinness in slowly. Wait for head of beer to settle before filling completely.
  3. Top with chocolate shavings and serve with spoon and straw.
One Last Thing

Despite its richness in color, Guinness contains 25 fewer calories than most ales and lagers.


Guinness float cocktail recipe