I wanted a fun dessert that would be an ode to the end of summer while still looking forward to the beginnings of fall and all it has to bring. Sweaters, leaves, cozy blankets. Well, in my mind that’s what fall is, cooling weather and cozy things. But, in truth, here in California fall is probably the hottest season we have. Dry, windy, and hot. So, an ice cream float is a perfect fall treat.
When I told my husband that I was planning this dessert drink, he asked me if I was going to make a special barley ice cream to go in it. Nope, I wanted this to be a really simple fun treat for when you need a special dessert without a lot of fuss. So, I decided to use store-bought vanilla bean ice cream.
Maybe I should back up in case you don’t know what Lambic is. Wikipedia defines it as, “Lambic is a type of beer traditionally in the Pajottenland region of Belgium … Unlike conventional beers, which are fermented by carefully cultivated strains of brewer’s yeasts, lambic is produced by spontaneous fermentation: it is exposed to the wild yeasts and bacteria that are said to be native to the Zenne valley, in which Brussels lies. It is this unusual process which gives the beer its distinctive flavour: dry, vinous, and cidery, usually with a sour aftertaste.” So, simply put, a Lambic is a fruity slightly sour cider-like beer. Even more simply, Lambic is really really tasty!
I chose the cherry Lambic or Kriek because I love the slight sourness that the cherries bring; I think it offsets the sweet rich vanilla bean ice cream really well. But, they also have raspberry, peach, and apple Lambic that are a bit sweeter. And, use whatever your favorite vanilla ice cream is, even if that’s a vegan ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt! It’s all good!
Lambic Ice Cream Float Recipe
Lambic Ice Cream Float
Ingredients
- 3 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
- Kriek Lambic cherry flavor
Instructions
- Scoop vanilla ice cream into a glass, and fill glass with Lambic. Serve with a long handled spoon and a fun straw.
Recipe Notes
Lambic Float is best shared with someone you like!
dishofdailylife says
You have me curious. It sounds really good, but I would never have imagined beer and ice cream together. But it looks amazing, Debi!
Debi says
Michelle, think of it more like a cherry cider and ice cream, and you’re closer to how it tastes. It’s super yummy! Thanks!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
I bet you knew I would like this! Girl after my own heart! Have to try it now!
Debi says
Yep, I totally thought of you when I made this, and when I drank it all up! 🙂 Cheers to you!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
I had to visit the blog and discover exactly what Lambic was. Thanks for the lesson!
Masshole Mommy says
You had me at ice cream. Seriously. That sounds awesome!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
This looks amazing! I’ve never seen Lambic before but I’m going to be on the look out!
jenny at dapperhouse says
I am so excited to learn about this beer! I have never even heard of Lambic, but I absolutely love fruity ciders!!! (I was drinking pear last weekend) The fact that there are so many flavors is fun too. I cant wait to try it!!!!
vegetarianmammac says
I like it! This sounds great!
Angelic Sinova says
This looks amazing! I’m not a root beer float kind of girl (and I’m not much of a beer drinker) but this does sound tempting <3
gussiedupcf says
Wow! Very interesting for sure! It looks delicious!
xo,
caitlin
http://gussied-up.blogspot.com
Mistee Dawn says
Wow. I have never heard of this before but it looks absolutely yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
Kristin says
This is definitely my kind of dessert/cocktail!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
Does the ice cream override or get rid of the sour flavor? And is it stronger then the beer flavor?
Debi says
The ice cream and the Lambic co-mingle. And, though Lambic is a beer, it doesn’t taste like one. It’s more of a cider with a slight sour flavor, like the flavor of sour cherries. So, think of it more like a sour cherry vanilla ice cream float. The flavors all go really well together. Try it, it’s yummy!
Krystal's Kitsch says
The lambic is my favorite! I love all of their flavors.
Patranila says
I like beer and I love ice cream, I just don’t know how well they go together. Hmm…
katrinagehman says
oh this looks so good. i could use that right now.
Healing Tomato says
This looks so amazing! I think I am going to drink this today, as it is going to be a scorching day in FL.
grabaplate says
Love Kriek, AND ice cream – so how could this not be delicious?? The images are fab!
Debra says
Your pictures are so beautiful! Love them!
Jen @ The Wedding by Jen says
I have never heard of such a beverage! I will have to keep an eye out to purchase some to try.
Katie says
This seriously looks so good! I will definitely be trying it. The only other time I have had Lambic was mixed in with Guinness.
It Happens in a Blink Blog says
Never heard of this but it looks great!
eglover0616 says
Looks good!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of Lambic before! This looks really good though! 🙂
titicrafty says
Yummmmm, must be really good!
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Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
I have never heard of Lambic!! Awesome, love trying new things and this looks delicious!!
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Stephanie Pass says
I pinned this a few days ago. I have some Lambic in my fridge, and this is going to be perfect – grown up floats! Definitely doing this for mine and hubby’s birthday weekend coming up.
Britni Newton Vigil says
You had me at ice cream float, yum!
Deanna Ritz says
Hmmm, sounds interesting!! I’m going to have to try this. Kinda like a coke float. I love drinks like this. Thanks for the idea. 🙂
lovenerdmaggie says
We LOVE lambic in this house! I am sharing this with my husband tonight; I know he’s going to want to try it out.
Barb says
I have never heard of Lambric before but vanilla bean ice cream is my favorite!
Culinary Flavors says
Beer and ice cream such a peculiar combination! I would love to try it!