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Tall glass filled with vanilla ice cream, Irish cream liqueur, and ginger ale topped with whipped cream and cherry - Irish Cream Liqueur Float dessert cocktail

Easy Irish Cream Float | Quick Dessert Cocktail Recipe

A quick and indulgent 5-minute dessert cocktail that combines velvety Irish cream, creamy vanilla ice cream, and fizzy ginger ale for the ultimate adult float.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 float
Course: Dessert Cocktails
Cuisine: Irish-American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 small scoops 140g vanilla ice cream
  • 50 ml Irish cream liqueur e.g., Baileys
  • 50 ml chilled ginger ale
  • Dairy spray cream for topping
  • 1 cocktail cherry optional
  • Optional garnish: crushed candy canes or Humbug sweet
  • Substitutions: salted caramel or coffee ice cream club soda instead of ginger ale, coconut whipped cream for dairy-free

Method
 

  1. Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the chilled glass.
  3. Slowly drizzle Irish cream liqueur over the ice cream for a marbled effect.
  4. Gently pour chilled ginger ale down the side of the glass to preserve fizz.
  5. Top with whipped cream, garnish with a cherry, and sprinkle crushed candy if desired.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and temperature contrast. Always use chilled glassware and ingredients for maximum fizz and creaminess.