Easy Limoncello Float for a Bright and Creamy Treat

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Limoncello Float is a simple frozen drink that feels special but takes only five minutes to make. It combines cold limoncello and Champagne with creamy ice cream for a smooth and refreshing dessert drink. This is a great choice for warm evenings and small gatherings at home.

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Key Takeaways

Limoncello Float is a quick five-minute frozen drink made with limoncello, Champagne, and ice cream.
This recipe is easy to scale for gatherings and looks delightful in clear glasses.
For optimal flavor, use high-quality limoncello and pour Champagne slowly to avoid spills.
You can make this drink alcohol-free by using lemonade and sparkling water instead.
Chill the glasses beforehand and serve immediately for the best experience with your limoncello float.

Limoncello Float

This recipe is festive without much prep. It is easy to scale up for guests and looks pretty in a clear glass.

I’m sure you’ve heard of root beer floats and Coka floats. Limoncello Float is the same concept, except it’s boozy. Champagne and Limoncello liquor top lemon ice cream for a luscious lemony treat.

A glass with a scoop of lemon sorbet, perfect for creating a refreshing limoncello float, with two whole lemons, a mint sprig, and an ice cream scoop on a wooden board in the background.

Limoncello Float Tips

Use high-quality limoncello for the best flavor.

Pour the Champagne slowly so it doesn’t bubble over and spill out of the glass.

For a lighter version, use frozen yogurt instead of ice cream.

However, work quickly and serve right away so the ice cream keeps its shape and the drink stays frosty.

One prep-ahead tip is to scoop the ice cream into the glasses and chill them in the freezer until you’re ready to make and serve them. Limoncello Floats cannot be made ahead, but this step can.

For best results, you may want to chill the glasses before making the cocktail.

You may also enjoy a Limoncello Lemon Drop.

Why you’ll ❤️ this recipe.

⏱️Quick and easy to prepare

💎Feels special with little prep

🍋Bright citrus flavor

🥳Great for entertaining

⚪Simple ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a limoncello float without alcohol?

Yes. These floats can be made without the limoncello and Prosecco. Instead, you can use lemonade and sparkling water or tonic on top of the ice cream and you get an alcohol-free lemon ice cream drink.

Can you use a different flavor ice cream?

Yes, but lemon ice cream, vanilla ice cream, or lemon sorbet work best. You can try experimenting with other flavors.

A coupe glass filled with a yellow fizzy float, surrounded by two lemons, a scoop, and a fresh mint sprig.

Limoncello Float Conclusion

Limoncello Float is a delicious dessert drink. The mix of creamy ice cream and cold citrus liqueur makes it refreshing and smooth. Keep it simple, serve it cold, and enjoy a bright treat that feels just right for warm days.

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Limoncello Float

Limoncello, Champagne, and ice cream make up this deliciously simple dessert cocktail.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1

Servings: 1 serving

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Ingredients

1 scoop lemon ice cream about 1/2 cup
1 ounce limoncello or vanilla
5 ounces Champagne or Prosecco

Instructions

Add 1 large scoop of lemon ice to a cocktail glass.
1 scoop lemon ice cream
Add Limoncello, then fill the glasses with Champagne or Prosecco.
1 ounce limoncello, 5 ounces Champagne
Garnish with a lemon slice or a mint sprig. Serve.