Mint Chip Guinness Beer Float
Combine two springtime favorites—mint chocolate chip ice cream and Guinness beer—to make a decadent Mint Chip Guinness Beer Float! These adult ice cream floats are the perfect dessert beverages to sip while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Makes 1 float, but can easily be doubled for a crowd.
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Two years ago on March 9, our lives changed forever. After keeping us waiting on pins and needles, our daughter was born eight days late.
And in celebration of her birthday… I’ve made something she can’t enjoy.
Look, girlie, I adore you. And in 19 years, I will happily make one of these beauties for you. But for the meantime, I’ll just scoop you up a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream, and I’ll drown my matching scoop in Guinness.
These Mint Chocolate Chip Guinness Beer Floats remind me of the classic root beer float that I insisted upon when we got to the recovery wing after Lady A’s arrival.
Fun story: I was terribly swollen from labor and delivery. When I smiled, my swollen cheeks basically caused my eyes to close. I’ve included photographic proof below…
Why I love this recipe:
These floats right here are an adult version of that old fashioned root beer float I enjoyed a day after our child arrived. And they’re perfect for St. Paddy’s Day festivities… or if you want to serve adult root beer float on a hot summer day.
Creamy ice cream combined with the deep, dense flavors of Guinness stout make a perfectly harmonious dessert. I love the touch of the mint with the beer here, though you could use a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if you prefer.
It’s not too sweet, nor is it too bitter. This float is easy to make for yourself OR a crowd, and just requires three to four ingredients, depending on what you want to garnish them with.
So if you’re a stout skeptic like I once was, give these floats a try and see if the combination works for you… because it totally works for me.
This sipper would be a great match when paired with your favorite movie or a movie night… it’s also easy to make a batch to share.
Other St. Patrick’s Day recipes and sweet treats: Chocolate Chip Irish Cream Pound Cake | No Churn Guinness Brownie Ice Cream | Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey’s Frosting | Irish Cream Biscuits with Boozy Chocolate Ganache
What you need to make this recipe:
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- Ice cream soda glasses (or a frosted mug to hold the ice cream and Guinness mixture)
- Ice cream scoop
- Bistro ice cream spoons
- Festive paper straws (and these ones in black and gold)
Let’s talk ingredients!
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
Here are the simple ingredients to make this ice cream cocktail that you need to grab at the grocery store:
- Hot fudge sauce — or your favorite chocolate sauce for drizzling in the glass(es)
- Mint ice cream — or feel free to use your favorite ice cream flavors. A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or chocolate ice cream paired with the mint chip ice cream would make for a delicious combination.
- Guinness draught (or another stout beer) — or another stout beer of your choosing. Porter beers could also work, if you’re in a pinch, but I like a classic stout for this recipe.
- Sweetened whipped cream — or your favorite whipped topping for garnish.
How to make a Mint Chip Guinness Beer Float
First and foremost, drizzle the warmed hot fudge sauce inside the parfait glasses, creating patterns on the glass. Have fun with this; it doesn’t need to be perfect or uniform, though I recommend trying to get some in the bottom of the glass.
Add a scoop of ice cream to the parfait glass. You can use whatever ice cream combinations you like for this, as listed above, though I really want you to try the mint chip!
Next, pour the Guinness (or your stout beer of choice!) over the ice cream. Do this slowly so the float does not overflow.
Finish with sweetened whipped cream and additional hot fudge or chocolate syrup, and enjoy immediately!
You could also add some chocolate chips, chocolate shavings or even a maraschino cherry to finish this creative twist on a soda shop drink.
Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips
St. Patrick’s Day is a fun party to host at home, especially if you’ve got little ones in the house and don’t foresee yourself spending time out bar hopping like you used to. 😉
After all, minty, chocolatey ice cream combined with the dense deliciousness of Guinness is heavenly. Your St. Patrick’s Day party totally calls for these floats.
You’ll need more than these beer floats, so here are some ideas for St. Patrick’s Day Party Food.
Also, here are a few tips and tricks to making boozy ice cream floats en masse:
- Purchase more than enough supplies. That means getting extra ice cream and Guinness (or your stout beer of choice.)
Make it an ice cream float bar! This would be especially fun to let guests decorate and make their own. Keep in mind that if kids are in the house, though, that you’ll want to keep the beer separate. I’d make a regular mint chip float for the kids and let adults grab a Guinness from the fridge to make theirs off.
Keep the ice cream cold. If you’re having a float bar, situate the ice cream in a champagne tub or a cooler to ensure it doesn’t melt.
Frequently Asked Questions
A beer float is a dessert that combines beer and ice cream. It’s like the traditional root beer float, but with your favorite beer. (In this case, we’re using Guinness for St. Patrick’s Day!)
YES! While beer and ice cream might not something you might consider as a good combination, they work super well together.
Yes, they do! And we use them together in this beer float recipe!
Sure! While we love mint chip, I know that’s not everyone’s favorite. Vanilla would work beautifully, as would chocolate.
Delicious, right?
Scroll down to learn how you can make them…
Mint Chip Guinness Float
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon hot fudge sauce warmed
- 2-3 scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 6 oz. Guinness
- Whipped cream and additional hot fudge sauce for finishing
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Instructions
- Drizzle the warmed hot fudge sauce inside the parfait glasses, creating patterns on the glass.
- Scoop in the mint chocolate chip ice cream.
- Pour the Guinness over the ice cream, pouring in slowly so the float does not overflow. Fill to the top.
- Finish with fresh whipped cream and additional hot fudge, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
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About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
Ok so is it wrong that I am craving this at 8:15am in the morning…….? It just looks so supremely delicious and decadent and SO much better than my healthy granola bar… And I love that you requested a root beer float LOL you are so my twin!
I have chocolate caramel fudge sauce. Do you think that would be a good substitute for hot fudge?
I have chocolate caramel fudge sauce. Do you think that would be a good substitute for hot fudge?
I have chocolate caramel fudge sauce. Do you think that would be a good substitute for hot fudge?
If you’re into caramel with the mint chocolate chip ice cream, I say go for it! I don’t think that would make it NOT delicious. 😉
This is amazing! Guinness sounds delightful!
Thank you, Dorothy! Guinness and ice cream is ALWAYS a good idea. 😉
What an amazing looking float! Love the idea of using Guinness!
Thank you, Amanda! This float is suuuuuper tasty. You can’t go wrong with Guinness this time of year, either!
So perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Cheers.
Oh man I’d love to dive into one of these!!!
This is fantastic!! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!!
This gets me excited because it makes it feel like summer is that much closer. Yay for delicious desserts for warm weather!
What an amazing looking float! Love the idea of using Guinness!
What an amazing looking float! Love the idea of using Guinness!