How to Make a Dirty Shirley Ice Cream Float

Turn up the summer vibes with a twist on the classic Dirty Shirley — now it’s an ice cream float! 🍒 Cheers to summer and fabulous floats! 🎆💙

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Ingredients

(Makes One Dirty Shirley Ice Cream Float)

• 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
• 1 ounce of vodka (omit for mocktails or kid-friendly versions)
• 1 ounce of grenadine
• Ginger ale (to fill. You can also use zero-sugar Ginger Ale.)
• Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
• Optional: Whipped cream and sprinkles (for garnish)

Directions

1. Place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream into the glass.
2. Drizzle 1 ounce of grenadine over the ice cream. Carefully pour 1 ounce of vodka into the glass. (For Mocktails, skip the vodka.)
3. Slowly fill the glass with ginger ale until it reaches near the top.
4. Finish off your Dirty Shirley Ice Cream Float by garnishing with a few maraschino cherries and a cute straw.

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters

The Dirty Shirley Float Recipes look fun and festive in just about any glass! Here are some of our favorites:

Glasses: I used these Stemless Glasses from Walmart that are a great deal!

Paper Straws: This multi-colored pack is so cute and adds a little extra to any drink!

Patriotic Accessories: My Amazon storefront has tons of goodies for just about any occasion.

Checkered Serving Boards: I used my Mackenzie-Childs check-chop board for both function and decor, which also comes in large. These are definitely investment pieces, but you can also check out a $30 version from Amazon or this heavy-duty version (also from Amazon!)

Wooden Serving Board: I love this large wooden platter from Target that is so cute, especially the handy double handles. If you’re looking to add to a collection, Antique Hardware has this set of 3 that I get so much use out of. I also use this rectangular tray all the time. (Both at a great price!)

Kitchen Links: I get asked all the time about the products in the background of my kitchen. Much of it is from MacKenzie-Childs, which I have slowly grown a collection of over the years! My favorites are this checkered chopping board, my black and white checkered teapot, and the gray and white checkered utensil holder. I also have this enamel canister that you can find in small, medium, or large.

Can I Prep This Dirty Shirley Float in Advance?

Since this drink comes together so quickly and you won’t want your ice cream to melt, this is a recipe that you’ll want to make immediately before serving.

More Fun Recipes!

We hope this Dirty Shirley Float is a hit for you and your people! For more fun cocktail float ideas, be sure to check out our Limoncello Prosecco Ice Cream Float, this Spicy Mango Margarita Float, or this Easy Aperol Float. Happy summer, friends!

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