Summertime calls for a tasty sweet treat and we’ve got the perfect list for those looking for something cool, easy and a little bit boozy. 

Here at the Newcastle Weekly, we’ve been inspired by the recent viral trend, the red wine float, and have come up with some delicious alcohol and ice cream pairings.

The Red Wine Float

This simple dessert is the perfect treat to enjoy with friends for a fun and relaxed evening. 

Indulge in a grown-up twist on a childhood treat, where rich cabernet meets creamy vanilla in a perfectly decadent swirl.

Ingredients:

• Red of your choice
• Vanilla or chocolate icecream
• Unflavoured seltzer water
• Berries (optional)

Served in a wine glass

Affogato

The classic Italian dessert combines smooth ice cream, rich coffee and the buzz of an array of sweet liqueurs.  

The best liqueurs we recommend to pair with an affogato are Kahlúa, Frangelico, Baileys, or Amaretto.

Ingredients:

• Vanilla icecream
• Liqueur of your choice
• Espresso

Served in a double walled coffee glass

Rum and Coke Float

Nothing goes together like rum and coke, but add a bit of ice cream and suddenly you’ve got the ideal boozy spider. 

Try this fizzy dessert with whichever type of rum you prefer, whether that’s a dark, white, or even a coconut Malibu rum.

Ingredients:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Rum of your choice
• Coke 

Served in a rocks glass

Mimosa Ice Blocks

For a more refreshing option that requires a little bit more time, have a go at making these mimosa flavoured ice blocks. 

Using any kind of ice mold, pour in an equal mixture of orange juice and sparkling wine and place in a paddlepop stick as a handle before freezing the ice blocks for a few hours until frozen. 

This icy treat is the perfect thing to whip out on a hot day by the pool and is sure to take the edge off.

Ingredients:

• Orange juice
• Champagne or Prosecco
• Fruit (optional)
• Paddle pop sticks

You can try this idea with a number of different cocktails, like a Moscow Mule, Margarita or a Mojito.

Moscow Mule Ice Block ingredients:

• Dry ginger ale
• Vodka
• Lime Juice

Mojito Ice Block ingredients:

• Seltzer water
• Tsp sugar syrup
• Bacardi
• Lime juice
• Mint

Margarita Ice Block ingredients:

• Seltzer water
• Lime juice
• Tequila
• Triple sec (optional)
• Tsp sugar syrup

Fireball Caramel Sundae

Turn up the heat this summer with a Fireball and caramel sauce sundae, a fiery treat that mixes cinnamon spice with creamy sweetness. 

It’s the perfect spirited dessert to impress friends and cool down with a kick.

Ingredients:

• Vanille ice cream
• Fireball whiskey
• Caramel sauce

Served in a bowl

Guinness and Ice cream

We understand that beer and dessert is an unlikely combination, but hear us out.

The rich, velvety taste of a Guinness stout is the ultimate flavour to compliment with a chocolate or coffee ice cream. 

Ingredients:

• Guinness 
• Chocolate or coffee ice cream

Serve in a bowl, or even a pint glass. 

Sgroppino

The drink name might be a mouthful, but don’t let that scare you off.

A sgroppino is the quintessential summer dessert drink that’s perfect for those who love tart citrus flavours. 

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces of Prosecco
• 1 once of Lemoncello
• 1 scoop of lemon sorbet
• Lemon wheel to garnish

Served in a coupe glass

Whiskey and Ice Cream

From smoky Scotch with dark chocolate to smooth bourbon melting into vanilla, there’s a whiskey to match every scoop. 

These pairings serve up a decadent, refined treat that makes dessert feel effortlessly sophisticated.

Here’s our favourite combos:

• Peanut butter whiskey with caramel ice cream
• Irish whiskey with coffee ice cream
• Japanese whiskey with matcha ice cream
• Canadian whiskey with hazelnut ice cream and maple syrup

Sherry Sundae

Discover a new indulgence by pairing sherry with ice cream.

The nutty, caramel notes of this fortified wine complement everything from vanilla bean, salted caramel to dark chocolate scoops. 

Whether you prefer a crisp fino or a rich Pedro Ximénez, each style brings out a unique layer of flavour in your frozen treat.

Ingredients:

• Sherry wine
• Ice cream flavour of your choice
• Cinnamon and cherries (optional)

Serve in a coupe glass

Negroni Sorbet

A Negroni paired with orange sorbet makes for a refreshingly vibrant dessert that perfectly balances bitter and sweet. 

It’s a chic, summery indulgence that turns a classic cocktail into a cool, citrusy delight.

Ingredients:

• 1 once gin
• 1 ounce Campari
• 1 once sweet vermouth
• 1 scoop orange sorbet
• Crushed ice

Served in a rocks glass

Cool down and unwind with our selection of boozy desserts to treat yourself and your friends.

For more food and wine stories:

• Newcastle’s must-try spring eats
• Lisa McGuigan: Wine, questions and the heart of who I am
• Sweet tooth? Seven best places to find dessert in Newcastle

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