By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
5 min
Irish Car Bomb Float
Recipe GLPR55652341f7847f
A rich and indulgent dessert cocktail that combines the warm spice and smoothness of Irish whiskey with creamy Irish cream-flavored ice cream, topped with a dark and complex stout beer. This decadent float offers a perfect balance of spirits, creaminess, and bitter beer notes, resulting in a sophisticated treat that's both warming and refreshing.
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Ingredients
1½ ounces Irish whiskey
4 ounces Irish cream-flavored ice cream
12 ounces Guinness stout beer
Directions
Pour the Irish whiskey into a tall glass.
Add the Irish cream-flavored ice cream to the whiskey in the glass.
Slowly pour the stout beer over the ice cream and whiskey until the glass is full, allowing the foam to rise naturally.
Stir gently to combine the flavors, then serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon and straw.
Comments
This three-ingredient dessert is dead simple to execute and hits every Charlotte supermarket without a special trip—whiskey, stout, and premium ice cream all live at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Walmart. The five-minute claim is honest, though you'll spend a minute waiting for the ice cream to soften slightly before scooping. At roughly $3 to $4 per serving, it's affordable for a boozy treat, and there's no skill required or fussy technique. The one caveat is that it's a same-night indulgence: once poured, the beer goes flat and the ice cream melts, so you drink it immediately and don't save leftovers.
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