Banana split

This old-time favorite, often said to have been created in Wilmington, Ohio, has not lost its popularity with younger generations, who love as many ice cream flavors as possible all together.

* Serves 1

• 1 firm ripe banana
• 1 scoop each chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream
• 1 tbsp. chocolate sauce
• 1 tbsp. strawberry sauce
• cream, heavy or whipping
• chopped nuts
• maraschino cherries or strawberries
• rolled wafers (optional)

Iced apricot & pomegranate smoothie

Creamy smooth yogurt drinks are healthy and refreshing, especially when well iced. All the family will love them at any time of day.

* Serves 2

• 1 cup plain or peach yogurt
• 2 cups chopped and pitted ripe apricots
• 2 to 3 tbsp. clear honey
• a few ice cubes
• 1/2 pomegranate, broken up into seeds and white pith removed

Watermelon and strawberry slush

For a quick and refreshing summer ice or drink, a slush is great — fresh and fruity for the kids, alcoholic for the adults. If you want to serve it like an ice cone, pile up some crushed ice in a glass and pour the blended ingredients over the ice.

* Serves 1

• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 cup hulled and halved fresh strawberries
• 1 cup watermelon flesh (seeds removed)
• 2 to 3 tbsp. strawberry syrup or Fraise liqueur
• slices of fresh fruit, to garnish

Ice cream float

Ice cream floats, also known as ice cream sodas, can be as colorful and varied as you wish.

* Makes 1

• 2 cups lemon–lime soda, chilled
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• a few mini-marshmallows

Iced lassi

Lassi, an Indian yogurt-based drink, is served as a refresher in hot countries (where it’s especially delightful after hot curries). It’s also a great semi-iced drink for all types of hot occasions.

* Serves 1

• 2 cups plain yogurt, partially frozen
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 4 tbsp. clear honey, plus more to taste
• freshly grated nutmeg