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    Home » Recipes

    Red Wine Ice Cream Floats

    Published: Jun 1, 2023 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These Red Wine Ice Cream Floats offer a refreshing twist on a classic treat that combines soda fountain flair with a delightful dessert cocktail using just 3 ingredients!

    red wine ice cream floats

    Get ready to be amazed by the brilliant concept of merging ice cream and wine into a single glass, resulting in a sensational boozy red wine float that is sure to be the new summer trend.

    If you’ve never experienced a wine float, you’re truly missing out. Picture the classic soda fountain treat, the root beer float, transformed into a sophisticated adult sensation – the red wine float.

    wine floats

    With just red wine, vanilla ice cream, and club soda, you can create a delicious cocktail that doubles as a sweet, satisfying dessert in a glass.

    The best part? It only takes 5 minutes to whip up this delightful concoction. Once you take that first sip, you’ll find it hard to resist the temptation to have just one more.

    Why are wine floats so popular?

    • Only takes 3 ingredients to make.
    • Fun for a girls night out, Mother’s Day brunch or sipping via poolside.
    • A liquid dessert with a boozy twist.
    • So versatile and can be made with different flavors of ice cream and wine.
    • Refreshing on a hot summer day.
    red wine floats ingredients

    What You Need to Make a Wine Float

    • Red wine – use your favorite wine but make sure it’s sweet.
    • Vanilla ice cream – any brand of your favorite ice cream will work.
    • Club soda – or any kind of plain seltzer will work.

    Recipe Variations

    • If you don’t have club soda, use any kind of fizzy drink such as soda or use a sparkling red wine instead.
    • Change it up with different wines and ice cream flavors.
    • For chocolate lovers, try a chocolate wine, cherry vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.
    • Swap the ice cream with sherbet.
    • Add some fruit on top such as fresh raspberries or a couple of cherries.
    • Add a dollop of whipped cream on top for more of a dessert cocktail.
    pouring wine in a glass
    scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of wine

    How to Make Wine Floats

    1. Pour (about 5 ounces) red wine into each wine glass leaving space at the top.
    2. Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into each wine glass.
    3. Top with ¼ cup of club soda into each glass and enjoy. Cheers!

    Recipe Tips

    • Chill wine in advance to help keep drink colder longer.
    • This recipe serves 5 people. To make a single serving, prepare only one glass.
    red wine floats in a glass with a straw

    FAQs

    Can I make this without alcohol?

    Yes, you can make this float alcohol-free that’s also kid-friendly by omitting the red wine and substituting it for a red or grape juice of your choice.

    What kind of red wine should I use?

    Any red wine that is sweet will pair nicely with vanilla ice cream. Some of our personal favorite red wines are Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Sweet Red Blend. You can also use sweet white wines.

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    Red Wine Ice Cream Floats

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    These Red Wine Ice Cream Floats offer a refreshing twist on a classic treat that combines soda fountain flair with a delightful dessert cocktail using just 3 ingredients!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Cocktails
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 750 ml bottle of red wine
    • ½ gallon vanilla ice cream
    • 1 liter club soda

    Instructions
     

    • Pour (about 5 ounces) red wine into each wine glass leaving space at the top.
    • Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into each wine glass.
    • Top with ¼ cup of club soda to each glass and enjoy. Cheers!

    Notes

    This recipe serves 5 people. To make a single serving, prepare only one glass.

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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