10 Sensational Boozy Ice Cream Floats For Sweltering Summer Days

Is there a better pairing than a bubbly drink and ice cream for warm days? We don’t think so. We picked out our 10 favorite boozy ice cream floats and paired them with their most delicious images, so be prepared to salivate over this countdown with us:

Champagne & Raspberry Ice Cream Float

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Boozy floats are the perfect marriage of childhood nostalgia and being an adult. This float is pretty straightforward, with simple ingredients that include vanilla ice cream, raspberries, champagne and a simple homemade raspberry sauce that adds a delicious kick to your drink.

Prosecco & Pineapple Sorbet Float

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Since this is a sorbet, it’s light and perfect for dessert or brunch, and its also super easy to use because you don’t even need ice cream. All the recipe requires is a blender, some pineapple and its juice and to let it freeze overnight.

Peach & Prosecco Fizz

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Again, since this is a sorbet, the drink is very easy to make and it has a super fresh taste that’s perfect for hot summer days.

Strawberries & Cream Champagne Float

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Strawberries and Cream are amongst the world’s most delicious and famous pairings, duplicated in ice cream flavors, cookies and everything delicious. By pairing strawberries with vanilla ice cream and some booze, you’ll have the best treat ever and get tipsy in the meantime. What’s not to love?

Mixed Berry Prosecco Float

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This colorful drink can be prepped as a cocktail or a shot, both delicious and amazing.

Prosecco & Lemon Sorbet Float

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This recipe is perfect for when you’re craving for a float that’s not too sweet. By adding some mint, you can give it a sort of lemonade-ey vibe that’ll drive anyone crazy.

Mango Sorbet Float

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These sparkling floats look delicious and fancy due to bubbly champagne and the bright yellow of the mango sorbet.

Aperol Spritz Float

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Aperol is an Italian liquor that’s consumed after meals or as an aperitif. This recipe uses the liquor as a base for the ice cream and also as the alcohol part of the drink, so be prepared for some strong and yummy flavors.

Pink Grapefruit Champagne Float

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Grapefruits are exotic and delicious, so be sure to use some really good grapefruit ice cream so your drink can be the most flavorful cocktail it can be.

Strawberry Lemonade Champagne Float

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Strawberry lemonade is arguably the best drink in the world, so it makes a lot of sense that when paired with ice cream and champagne the results are otherworldly.