Cherry Lambic + Chocolate Ice Cream Float: Tart, Velvety, and Spiked With Cherry Sparkle & Cocoa Cream

The Cherry Lambic + Chocolate Ice Cream Float is a tart-and-sweet dessert pour that hits like a black forest cake in a glass. The lambic brings bright, puckery cherry flavor and effervescent fizz, while scoops of chocolate ice cream melt into the glass for creamy richness and cocoa depth.

It’s fruity, fizzy, and totally decadent — a perfect beer float for lovers of cherry cordials, rich desserts, and next-level pairings.

Ingredients (Serves 2 floats)

• 2–3 scoops chocolate ice cream (dark chocolate, fudge swirl, or even chocolate cherry)
• 1 bottle (11–12 oz) cherry lambic (like Lindemans Kriek, Liefmans, or other cherry-forward sour)
• Optional toppings: whipped cream, shaved dark chocolate, maraschino cherry, cherry syrup drizzle, cocoa nibs

Instructions

1. Add scoops of chocolate ice cream to a chilled glass.
2. Slowly pour the cherry lambic over the top, letting it foam and settle.
3. Garnish with a cherry, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream if desired.
4. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.

Flavor Variations

• Add a splash of kirsch or cherry liqueur for depth
• Use vanilla ice cream + chocolate syrup for a twist on cherry cordial
• Try it with chocolate-cherry gelato or black forest cake ice cream
• Drizzle with balsamic reduction for an elevated restaurant-style version

Pairing Suggestions

• Serve after steak, roast duck, or grilled lamb for a luxe finish
• Pair with brownies, flourless chocolate cake, or cheesecake
• Add to a romantic dessert board with truffles, cherries, and dark chocolate bark

Beer Suggestions

• Cherry lambic (traditional or sweetened)
• Kriek (Belgian-style cherry sour)
• Fruited sour or gose with cherry additions
• Avoid overly bitter or hoppy beers — fruit and chocolate shine best solo

Final Thoughts

Cherry Lambic + Chocolate Ice Cream Floats are the dessert pour you didn’t know you needed — bright, bubbly fruit meets creamy cocoa indulgence, fizzing into something between a sundae and a cherry cocktail.

It’s rich but refreshing, indulgent but balanced, and just fancy enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Cheers to tart cherries, dark chocolate, and floats that sip like dessert! 🍒🍫🍨🍺🔥

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