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These Sparkling Wine Floats with peach and strawberry sorbet are a frosty miracle in a glass. Featuring two juicy flavors of fruit sorbet and pink champagne plus a splash of flavorful liqueur, this rosé sorbet cocktail is equal parts fun and refreshing, plus it doubles as rosé dessert!
Featured comment: Oh my! This is fabulous! Floats are one of my favorite ways to enjoy an adult beverage. This immediately went on my list for the weekend and this float did not disappoint. Drank it on the back deck while taking in the sunset. Thank you.” – Stacey
Update: This recipe for rosé floats was originally published in July 2017. I made updates to the post below to include more information about making a fancy wine flat at home.
Table of Contents
- About this recipe for wine floats
- What is a wine float?
- Ingredients for a sherbet float
- How to make this sparkling wine float
- Expert tips for the best rosé sorbet
- FAQs: frequently asked questions
- Serving this sorbet cocktail
- Storing float leftovers
- More wine cocktails!
- More desserts with alcohol!
- Sorbet Rose Float
About this recipe for wine floats
This luxurious libation is light and refreshing with quadruple scoops of fabulously fruity, luscious peach and strawberry sorbets, then topped off with aromatic liqueur and effervescent, sweet rosé. The taste of this rose dessert is bomb dot com, but my favorite part of this champagne and sorbet float? It’s like a real-life cocktail transformer.
These sorbet drinks start off as grown up, fizzy sundaes you eat with a spoon, and then they magically change as the sorbet starts to melt, becoming a silky smooth, wine sorbet cocktail that’s perfect for guzzling. It is STUPENDOUS.
Why you’ll love this rose dessert
But aside from tasting like an ambrosial nectar from the frozen dessert gods, these strawberries and rose champagne sorbet cocktails are also:
- Quick & Easy – Just scoop, pour, drizzle, and serve! This rosé float requires zero fancy equipment and takes just 5 minutes or less to up your cocktail game.
- Made With Just 4 Simple Ingredients – And two of them are sorbets, so you know it’s simple.
- Double The Fun – This peach, strawberry, and sparkling wine float pulls double duty as both cocktail and dessert, so you have one less thing to worry about for your next dinner party. 🍷🍨
- Bright & Refreshing – Repeat after me: pink champagne sherbet cocktails. That honestly says it all!
What is a wine float?
Are you ready to take your taste buds on a bubbly adventure? Well, hold on tight because we’re about to dive into a champagne sorbet recipe that’ll make your toes curl!
Now, you might be thinking, “Wait a minute, what in the world is a wine float?” And trust me, I totally get it! It sounds like a concoction that a tipsy unicorn might dream up, right? But fear not, my adventurous sippers, because I’m that tipsy creature! 😋🦄
Picture this: a tall, elegant glass filled with effervescent and tantalizingly pink Sparkling Rosé. Now, imagine scooping up a spoonful of creamy, dreamy peach sorbet and plopping it right into that glass. Oh, the sheer delight! But hold onto your hats (or wine glasses), because we’re about to add another dollop of goodness to the mix in the form of luscious strawberry sorbet.
When those icy sorbets start to melt into that sparkling sea of rosé, something truly magical happens. The flavors begin to mix and mingle, creating a fizzy, refreshing, slurp-able drink. It’s like a flirtatious tango between a refreshing summer dessert and a sparkling wine that knows how to party. Talk about a match made in cocktail heaven!
So, in short, this strawberry champagne sorbet is like the suave, sophisticated older sister of the root beer floats we loved when we were kids. And I, for one, don’t think kids should get to have ALL the summer fun! Add these boozy dessert floats to your summer celebration line up, stat!
Ingredients for a sherbet float
As promised, you only need a handful of ingredients to make this boozy peach and strawberry float dessert drink. Here’s what to grab:
- Peach Sorbet and Strawberry Sorbet – The two-toned color and flavor mix makes these sorbet rosé cocktails feel extra special.
- Feel free to swap in your favorite flavor combo of fruit sorbets, or swap in peach and strawberry sherbet to make a sherbet float instead. You can also substitute granita or Italian ice for a closer substitute of sorbet.
- Sparkling Rosé – Pretty, pink, and delightfully bubbly, this is what takes this strawberry peach float recipe from cute to couture.
- You’re also welcome to use regular sparkling wine, champagne, prosecco, or sweet white wines like riesling, though your floats won’t be quite so technicolor if you do.
- St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur – For adding an extra layer of warmly floral je ne sais quois to your cocktail sorbet drink.
- Blood Orange Liqueur also makes a lovely substitute!
Optional float variations
- Go Creamy. Rather than making a sorbet alcoholic drink, try making a creamy sherbet rose float instead!
- Swap Your Sorbet. Strawberries and peaches are two of my favorite summery fruits, but don’t let that limit you. Feel free to mix and match different flavor combos to match the seasons. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Mango Passionfruit: Dive into a tropical adventure with the vibrant flavors of ripe mango and zesty passionfruit. Swap in the blood orange liqueur for the best combo.
- Pear Ginger: The subtle sweetness of pear pairs perfectly with a hint of spicy ginger, creating a delightful autumn treat. Elderflower is a perfect accompaniment here, but use plain sparkling white wine to keep the fall colors on point.
- Raspberry Lemon: Indulge in the zesty sweetness of raspberry sorbet, lemon sorbet, Champagne, and fresh raspberries.
- Black Cherry Chocolate: The flavor notes of black cherry sorbet mixed with chocolate sorbet will blow the classic root beer float right out of the water. Use a dry red wine, like Merlot, and don’t forget to garnish with a couple of cherries.
- Cranberry Orange: Tangy cranberries and zesty orange create a winter wonderland of flavors, bringing a burst of brightness to the season.
- Strawberry Rhubarb: Celebrate the arrival of spring with the classic duo of sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb, a match made in fruity heaven.
- Use Ice Cream. Swap out the sorbet or sherbet entirely and opt for generous scoops of ice cream instead.
- Red Wine Floats. Nix the rose wine and sorbet entirely and opt for a sweet red wine or blend, or your favorite red. Just make sure you match the flavor of the sorbet with the wine, you want complementary flavors. For example, if using a fruity red wine, like pinot noir, opt for vanilla bean ice cream or chocolate ice cream.
Garnishing wine floats
While garnishes are totally optional, they will make your fruity dessert cocktail feel extra special. I recommend using at least one garnish if serving these rose floats for a special occasion, like mother’s day brunch or Galantine’s day. Below are some of the best garnishes for a cocktail rosè float.
- thinly sliced lemon
- orange peel
- fresh raspberries
- black cherries
- peeled peach wedges
- sliced strawberries
- mint leaves for color and pizazz
- chocolate sauce
How to make this sparkling wine float
Making this float with sorbet and rose is an absolute breeze. Here’s how:
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Add Sorbet to Glasses: Add one scoop of peach sorbet or sherbet to two wine glasses or sundae glasses. Next, add a scoop of strawberry or raspberry sorbet.
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Add Liqueur and Wine: Pour 2 tablespoons of liqueur over the sorbet. And then fill the wine glass with the rosé wine.
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Garnish the sorbet rose floats with a slices of lemon, slices or strawberries or fresh raspberries, and mint leaves if desired.
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Serve your rose dessert immediately and enjoy!
Expert tips for the best rosé sorbet
- Freeze your serving glasses before assembling the wine floats for the frostiest experience. ❄️
- Adding the liqueur is optional, but recommended for the best boozy twist! I have used both Blood Orange Liqueur and Elderflower Liqueur when making these rose dessert floats and both are delicious. Blood orange liqueur will add a velvety sweet notes of orange and raspberry, whereas Elderflower Liqueur will add warm floral notes to the float.
- You can either purchase sorbet, use sherbet, or make it yourself. I’ve included instructions to DIY sorbet in the notes section of the recipe below.
FAQs: frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between sherbet and sorbet?
Want the scoop on sherbet versus sorbet? They’re both deliciously scoop-able frozen desserts, but there are a few differences between them. Sherbet contains dairy, giving it a creamy texture, while sorbet is dairy-free and has a lighter, icy consistency. Additionally, sherbet has a bit of fat due to the dairy, while sorbet is fat-free.
You can use either in this recipe for rosè float.
Serving this sorbet cocktail
While there are about a gazillion opportunities to serve these wine and sorbet floats all year round (think: pool parties, backyard BBQs, New Years Eve, Valentine’s Day, random Wednesdays, etc.), you may want a few ideas to keep things fresh and interesting. Here are a few to get you started:
- Theme it Up: Match the flavors and colors of your sorbets with special occasions or themes. For a Fourth of July party, use red strawberry and blueberry sorbets to create a patriotic wine float. On Valentine’s Day, use strawberry and raspberry. For Thanksgiving, try a cranberry and orange sorbet float instead!
- Personalized Floats: Set up a DIY wine sherbet float station where guests can create their own combinations. Provide an array of sorbet flavors and let everyone mix and match to their heart’s content.
- Mini Float Shooters: Serve your wine floats in mini-sized glasses or shot glasses. They’re perfect for parties or gatherings, allowing guests to indulge in small, adorable portions of wine float goodness.
- Strawberry Cocktail Party: Make it a strawberry-themed party for adults and serve your rose floats with vodka drinks with strawberries, strawberry cocktail with basil, and sangria with fresh strawberries.
Storing float leftovers
- Like all good things, these sweet sherbet champagne cocktails are fleeting. Slurp them down while they’re still fresh!
- If you have any rose dessert leftovers, you can freeze them into popsicle molds for future frosty treats.
Remember, my wine-loving compadres, life is too short for dull sips. Embrace the joy, the fizz, and the laughter that a wine float brings. So gather your favorite people, raise those glasses high, and let the fizzy sherbet float adventure begin. Until next time, keep sipping, keep smiling, and keep floating on cloud wine! 🥂🍨
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More wine cocktails!
If you love this icy cold strawberry float, try one of these bubbly cocktails next!
More desserts with alcohol!
- Strawberry Milkshake with Vodka
- Key Lime Milkshake
- Gin and Tonic Popsicles
- Strawberry Kiwi Mojito Popsicles
How to make Rose Sorbet Float at home👇
Sorbet Rose Float
Equipment
- 1 Ice Cream Scoop
- 2 Wine Glasses
Ingredients
- 2 Scoops Peach Sorbet (SEE NOTES)
- 2 Scoops Strawberry Sorbet (SEE NOTES)
- 1 (750 ml) Bottle Rosé Wine -CHILLED (Substitute: Champagne, Sparkling Wine, or Prosecco)
- 4 TBS St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur (Substitute: Blood Orange Liqueur)
Optional Garnish: thinly sliced lemon, strawberries, mint leaves
Instructions
- Add Sorbet to Glasses: Add one scoop of peach sorbet to each wine glasses, followed by one scoop of strawberry sorbet.
- Add Liqueur and Wine: Pour 2 tablespoons of liqueur over the sorbet. Then fill the glass with rosé wine.
- Garnish the sorbet rose floats with a slices of lemon, a fresh strawberry, and mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute Granita, Italian Ice, Sherbet, or Ice Cream if you like.
- Granita and Italian Ice will yield the most similar texture float as sorbet.
- Both sherbet and ice cream contain dairy, so they will yield a wine float with a creamier texture - like a classic root beer float.
- The liqueur is optional, but recommended. I have used both Blood Orange Liqueur and Elderflower Liqueur when making these floats and both are delicious. Blood orange liqueur will add a velvety sweetness along with notes of orange and raspberry to the float. Elderflower Liqueur will add warm floral notes to the float.
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Ben Myhre
This is a luxurious little deck drink. The kind where you might have a friend or two over and sitting on the deck, enjoying the summer sun. I love it.
Shashi at Savory Spin
I agree, kids shouldn’t have all the fun with their root beer floats! Though, if my kiddo saw this, she might insist we travel back to Europe where I recreate this so she can enjoy it herself – in the land where 18 year olds can imbibe! Truly delicious, Cheyanne!
And – please do excuse me if I do tend to post an apple or pumpkin recipe early – I enjoy them year round and am a little bad in remembering the best times to post… maybe a couple of these peach strawberry rose floats would help? 🙂
Happy Monday, friend XOXO
Shashi at Savory Spin
I agree, kids shouldn’t have all the fun with their root beer floats! Though, if my kiddo saw this, she might insist we travel back to Europe where I recreate this so she can enjoy it herself – in the land where 18 year olds can imbibe! Truly delicious, Cheyanne!
And – please do excuse me if I do tend to post an apple or pumpkin recipe early – I enjoy them year round and am a little bad in remembering the best times to post… maybe a couple of these peach strawberry rose floats would help? 🙂
Happy Monday, friend XOXO
Stacey
Oh my! This is fabulous! Floats are one of my favorite ways to enjoy an adult beverage. This immediately went on my list for the weekend and this float did not disappoint. Drank it on the back deck while taking in the sunset. Thank you. Take care.
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I am SO with you, Cheyanne!! I will not be ready for fall (or fall recipes) until at LEAST September. Let’s enjoy this glorious summer people!! I would love to enjoy my summer with one of these 😉 Cheers!
Marissa
Root beer floats were a favorite of mine as a kid and these looks even better! With a boozy bonus…gotta make you love adulting. 😉
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
Sign me up for one of these, Cheyanne! What a fun, inventive drink perfect for a hot day. And I’m with you about fall recipes – way too soon – it’s summer!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
I for sure eat and love on both apples and pumpkin YEAR round (I have some leftover pumpkin in a container in my fridge right now and I am NEVER without some apples) but I hear ya still. And also, you could bribe me to do ALL kinds of things with these gorgeous floats! Refreshing, boozy, gorgeous, fun and sophisticated all at the same time. I am in love! Pinned! Cheers to ALL the summer vibes still! XO
Mary
Growing up my Mom loved Pink wine and the older I got the more I despised it. Rose has always been a joke to me, that is until last year, where Rose is now the cool hip thing to drink, it goes down easy, almost too easy if you ask me. I am currently on the Rose train and would love to add some peach and strawberry sorbet into the mix. I hate how media is rushing through the season. A few months ago I saw an article about fall fashion and threw up a little bit.
Kerri
I love love love Rosé – literally it’s all I like to drink as far as alcohol goes. So I knew I had to try these and oh my gosh – these are so pretty and just delicious! Thank you!
Keri | Fashionable Foods
Cheyanne!! I’m totally dying over these rosé floats! I absolutely love rosé. There’s a local winery that I frequently visit that has the best rosé ever…like, I hoard that stuff. I’m totally going to make these over the weekend. But, I’m not sharing with anyone! 😉 Oh, and I’m with you on the whole fall nonsense… I’ll stick with summer for as long as possible!!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
I hear you, Chey, and I’m with you here. I promise you won’t see anything apple/pumpkin until end of September from me. I haven’t eaten all my cherries, melons, and ice cream yet. Wait…does apple ice cream count?:) I do love the combo of sorbet and bubbly. But you know what? I haven’t had any boozy float this summer yet. OMG. I need to fix it right now (I hope my colleagues don’t mind)
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
Girl, puh-LEASE teach me how to live in the moment! I want to enjoy summer but all I can think about is Fall. I blame Walmart–if they didn’t put out Halloween candy starting in June, I wouldn’t get so far ahead of myself! I think I need one (or five) of these gorgeous, summer-in-a-glass floats to keep my mind in the here and now. Have a great weekend, Chey!
marcie
I haven’t even thought about pumpkin or apple yet…I’m not ready and I don’t know when I will be. Normally I won’t go there until September 1 at the earliest but for now I just can’t!! Let’s hold on to summer long and hard and this float will help. These flavors sound divine and it looks so refreshing! Cheers to one beautiful boozy dessert!
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender
Omg!! This looks so good. I love the colors… and sorbet… and yeah… ’nuff said. 😉
annie@ciaochowbambina
Yep – this post just made me happy! Gorgeous drink on a beautiful summer’s day from a lovely lady! Bonanza! Thanks for sharing, my dear – this is happening! Cheers! XO
Terry
These floats sounded so incredible, I just had to try them. I used Prosecco instead of Rosé because I don’t keep that in stock. These are just WONDERFUL! It’s such a chic way to do a float! My friend and I loved them. Thank you!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I’m totally with ya on savoring summer, and enjoying fall when it’s fall! One of the best things about summer this year was the Rose float!! I love your version here with the peach and strawberry sorbet. Totally love the addition of the St. Germaine too. This will absolutely be on my cocktail list ASAP! Happy weekend!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice
I’m all for apple season, but not until September. July is way too early! So let’s go drown ourselves in this gorgeous float. Simply stunning, Cheyanne! I love the peach and strawberry combo with rose. Unlike everyone else who has jumped on the rose bandwagon lately, it’s not my favorite, BUT I think I would love it in float form! Looks so refreshing and perfect for Thirsty Thursday! Pinned! Hope you have a great weekend!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes
Such a pretty and delightful summer treat! I have never made anything like this and now I am so intrigued to try! Hope the weather is getting better..we have a pretty lousy summer…can’t remember when it didn’t rain last time…my tomato plants are dying…sighs
Lindsay | With Salt and Pepper
I’m with you girl!!! I went shopping the other day and all of the back to school stuff was already out and I thought ‘nope, not even glancing at it’. I mean, July isn’t even over yet and I want to enjoy every last second of summer with my kids. These sound amazing btw Chey! Cheers!
Dawn – Girl Heart Food
The last time I had a float I was about 10 and it involved vanilla ice cream and root beer. Now, I’m not saying it was bad, it wasn’t, but it wasn’t this grown up fancy version you have here! Fall happens to be my fave season, but I do love summer, especially the warmer weather and produce so I am in no rush for pumpkin or apple anything just yet. We’ll have our fill when the time comes, no doubt about it! No rush, right? Pinning this beauty! Have a lovely weekend, gf! XO