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Vanilla Raspberry Beer Float.
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Vanilla Raspberry Beer Float

Sweet, slightly funky, malty framboise meets creamy, dreamy vanilla ice cream in this Vanilla Raspberry Beer Float. This low-ABV adult beverage-meets-dessert is a refreshing spin on a childhood favorite and is the perfect way to beat the scorching summer heat. Best of all, you only need 2 ingredients and 3 minutes to make one!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Float
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Emily Laurae

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 8.45 oz Raspberry Lambic Beer
  • 3 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Raspberries

Instructions

  • Add Ice Cream using 1-3 scoops per your taste.
    3 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Pour Beer into your glass over the ice cream until you've reached the top of your glass.
    1 8.45 oz Raspberry Lambic Beer
  • Serve with a straw and long spoon and top with fresh raspberries. Enjoy!
    ¼ Cup Fresh Raspberries

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Notes

Optional Variations
Beer floats come in all kinds of tasty flavor variations! Here are a few others worth considering:
  • Stouts or Porters + Chocolate, Cherry, Vanilla, Coconut, Toffee, Peanut Butter, or Coffee Ice Cream
  • Amber Lager + Salted Caramel or Vanilla-Pretzel Ice Cream
  • Pilsners + Fruit Sherbet
  • Summer Shandy + Citrus Sherbet or Citrus Ice Cream
  • Belgian White Ale + Citrus Sherbet
  • Hefeweisen + Strawberry, Raspberry, Cherry, or Cheesecake Ice Cream, or Grapefruit Sherbet/Sorbet
  • Pale Ales or IPAs with Fruit Sorbets

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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