How to Make Beer Floats - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic American desserts, few things can top the simplicity and deliciousness of a traditional root beer float. But why limit yourself to just root beer when there are so many other delicious and complex flavored beers out there to experiment with? That's where the concept of beer floats comes in!

Beer floats are just what they sound like - instead of soda, you're using beer as the base for this refreshing and indulgent treat. The result is a creamy and frothy concoc...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chocolate stout beer
  • 1 scoop coffee ice cream
  • 1 pinch unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Belgian-style raspberry sour beer
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Version 1: Pour stout into a British pint glass and scoop coffee ice cream on top. Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder.
  • Version 2: Pour raspberry beer into a pint glass; top with vanilla ice cream.
  • Add a straw to each float and serve with spoons alongside.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 63mg