Mint Chip Guinness Float
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Mint Chip Guinness Float
Description
This float is assembled by layering warmed hot fudge sauce inside glasses, creating decorative patterns. Scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream are then added, providing a creamy, minty base punctuated with chocolate chips. Guinness beer is poured slowly over the ice cream to avoid overflow, mixing its distinctive roasted, slightly bitter flavor with the sweet and creamy elements.
The addition of whipped cream on top offers a light, airy finish and extra richness. More hot fudge drizzled as a topping adds gooey chocolate texture that pairs well with both the ice cream and stout flavors. Overall, this float balances the boldness of Guinness with refreshing mint and smooth chocolate in a visually appealing and satisfying dessert beverage.
This recipe serves best enjoyed immediately to preserve the contrast of temperatures and textures. The hot fudge pattern inside the glass heightens the tasting experience through chocolate aroma and stickiness complementing the frothy float above.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon hot fudge sauce warmed
- 2-3 Ice cream mint chocolate chip, scoops
- 6 oz. Guinness beer
- Whipped Cream for finishing, additional
- hot fudge sauce for finishing, additional
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
- Prepare multiple floats by drizzling hot fudge in all glasses before adding ice cream and Guinness to streamline assembly.
- Pour the Guinness slowly to prevent the float from overflowing.
- Serve immediately after assembly to enjoy the contrast of cold ice cream and beer with the rich hot fudge and whipped cream topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1float
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1184kcal | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 147g | 49% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 523mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 114g | 228% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.