Description
The Irish Cream Liqueur Float is a decadent dessert-drink hybrid that combines several comforting ingredients. It features the rich, creamy texture of vanilla ice cream, complemented by the smooth, velvety taste of Irish cream liqueur. When topped with a fizzy splash of chilled ginger ale, the drink gains an effervescent quality that makes each sip a delightful contrast of creamy and bubbly sensations.
Ingredients
- 3 small scoops (about 140g) vanilla ice cream
- 50ml Irish cream liqueur
- 50ml chilled ginger ale (low-calorie works well)
- Dairy spray cream, to top
- 1 cocktail cherry (optional)
- 1 crushed Humbug sweet or 10g crushed candy canes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Scoop vanilla ice cream into a tall glass.
- Pour Irish cream liqueur over the ice cream.
- Top with ginger ale for a fizzy lift.
- Finish with whipped cream, a cherry, and crushed candy for flair.
Notes
This Irish Cream Liqueur Float is a decadent mix of creamy, boozy, and refreshing all in one glass. Perfect for a festive celebration, a cozy night in, or as an after-dinner treat. Try topping it with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of caramel for an extra indulgent touch!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage / Dessert
- Method: Assemble / No-cook
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: ~310
- Sugar: ~28g
- Sodium: ~70mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~7g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: High
Keywords: Irish cream float, Irish cream dessert drink, Vanilla ice cream float