Pairings Ice Cream
Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Food

Frozen dairy dessert

Best wine varietals

1

Brachetto d'Acqui

Brachetto d'Acqui's sweetness and bubbles complement ice cream's creamy texture.

2

Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine

Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine pairs well with sweet, creamy desserts like ice cream.

3

Moscato (Off-Dry)

Moscato (Off-Dry) offers light sweetness and fruity notes that enhance ice cream flavors.

4

Demi-Sec Champagne

Demi-Sec Champagne balances sweetness and acidity, refreshing the palate with ice cream.

Best cocktails with this

1
Kahlua Brown Cow

Kahlua Brown Cow

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

sweet/cream/coffee — mirrors and enhances creamy, chocolate or coffee ice creams

Score: 95
2
Flying Grasshopper

Flying Grasshopper

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

sweet/cream/chocolate/mint — dessert-style match for mint-chocolate or chocolate ice cream

Score: 90
3
Porto Flip

Porto Flip

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

sweet/cream/brandy/fortified wine — rich, velvety partner for caramel, vanilla, or chocolate

Score: 88
4
Sherry Flip

Sherry Flip

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

sweet/cream/nutmeg — lightly spiced, silky companion for vanilla or spiced ice creams

Score: 85
5
Flip (Traditional)

Flip (Traditional)

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

sweet/cream/warm spice — rustic, eggy richness that complements dense, custard-style ice creams

Score: 84
6
Black Forest Spritz

Black Forest Spritz

Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/cherry/herbal — sparkling, fruity contrast that brightens cherry or chocolate-based ice creams

Score: 82
7
Eggnog (Traditional)

Eggnog (Traditional)

Punch cup • Medium • 15 min

sweet/cream/spice — holiday, rich and spiced; pairs well with egg- or spice-forward ice creams

Score: 80