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.

Love beer float recipes? Don’t miss this Salted Caramel Guinness Float and Chocolate Guinness Milkshakes with Irish Whiskey Cream!

A single parfait glass holds a beer float on top of a green and white polka dot cloth next to straws and bistro spoons

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, kiddo, 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 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, and when I smiled, my cheeks basically caused my eyes to close. I’ve included photographic proof below.)

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    Why I love this recipe:

    These beer floats right here are a boozy twist on that fateful float I enjoyed a day after our child arrived. And they’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

    Minty ice cream combined with the stout flavors of Guinness make a perfectly harmonious dessert. It’s not too sweet, nor is it too bitter. This float is easy to make for yourself OR a crowd, and just requires 3-4 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.

    Other St. Patrick’s Day dessert ideas: 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

    Need more St. Patrick’s Day inspiration? Head on over to my St. Patrick’s Day recipe index for food ideas!

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      What you need to make Mint Chip Guinness Floats

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      In addition to these tools, you need a few ingredients, too.

      • Hot fudge sauce
      • Mint ice cream
      • Guinness draught (or another stout beer)
      • Sweetened whipped cream (or your favorite whipped topping)

      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.

      Scoop in the mint chocolate chip ice cream, then pour the Guinness (or your stout beer of choice!) over the ice cream slowly so the float does not overflow. Fill it to the top.

      Finish with sweetened whipped cream and additional hot fudge, and enjoy immediately!

      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.
      Two mint chip beer floats sit next to each other on top of a green napkin next to beads, spoons and straws

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is a beer float?

      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!)

      Is a beer float good?

      YES! While beer and ice cream might not something you might consider as a good combination, they work super well together.

      Does beer and ice cream go together?

      Yes, they do! And we use them together in this beer float recipe!

      Can I use a different ice cream to make this Guinness float?

      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…

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        A single parfait glass holds a beer float on top of a green and white polka dot cloth next to straws and bistro spoons

        Mint Chip Guinness Float

        Erin Parker, The Speckled Palate
        Combine two springtime favorites: mint chocolate chip ice cream and Guinness Draught into decadent Mint Chip Guinness Floats! These adult ice cream floats are the perfect dessert beverages to sip while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Drizzle your favorite hot fudge sauce into the glasses, and then scoop in the ice cream. Pour in the Guinness, and finish with more hot fudge sauce and whipped cream. Enjoy these sweet, stout boozy floats immediately!
        5 from 6 votes
        Servings 1 float
        Calories 1184 kcal
        Prep Time 5 minutes
        Total Time 5 minutes

        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

        To make several floats all together, drizzle in the hot fudge of all the glasses, then scoop the ice cream into each of them. Finish with the Guinness, then the optional finishing options, and enjoy immediately.

        Nutrition

        Serving: 1gCalories: 1184kcalCarbohydrates: 147gProtein: 18gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 523mgFiber: 5gSugar: 114g
        Keyword beer float, dessert, float, guinness, Guinness float, ice cream float, ice cream recipe, St. Patrick’s Day dessert
        Course Desserts & Sweet Treats
        Cuisine American
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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

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        15 Comments

        1. 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!

        2. I have chocolate caramel fudge sauce. Do you think that would be a good substitute for hot fudge?

        3. I have chocolate caramel fudge sauce. Do you think that would be a good substitute for hot fudge?

        4. I have chocolate caramel fudge sauce. Do you think that would be a good substitute for hot fudge?

          1. 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. 😉

        5. This gets me excited because it makes it feel like summer is that much closer. Yay for delicious desserts for warm weather!

        5 from 6 votes

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