Real Beer Float

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 floats
  • Total: 20 min (includes softening and chilling times)
  • Active: 5 min
The smoothness and body of a good oatmeal or milk stout goes exceptionally well with salted caramel ice cream. The foam produced from the reaction of the ice cream and beer creates a creamy first sip of this nostalgic treat. As the ice cream melts, the drink only gets better.
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Ingredients

1/2 gallon salted caramel ice cream

4 shots Scotch whiskey

One 4-pack of your favorite oatmeal or milk stout

Directions

  1. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow to soften for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place 4 tall float glasses or glasses of your choosing in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the glasses from the freezer and place 2 to 3 scoops of ice cream into each. Add a Scotch shot to each, then top with beer until the glasses are full. Serve with long spoons or straws.

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