Easy-to-Make Dessert Drinks Perfect for Summer
Everyone deserves a sweet escape
Most of your regulars need a vacation. Help them get away from it all by adding these summer favorites to your menu.
Affogato al Caffè
(with Cold Brew or Espresso)
One scoop. One shot. Instant Italian vacay.
Yield: Single serve (8–12 oz dessert cup)
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop (3–4 oz) vanilla gelato or soft serve
- 2 oz espresso or 3 oz cold brew concentrate
- Optional: caramel or mocha drizzle
Instructions:
Espresso S’mores Shake.
Summer campout meets European cafe.
Yield: 16 oz
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp instant espresso or 2 oz cold brew concentrate
- 1 scoop chocolate frappe base or cocoa mix
- 6 oz milk or oat milk
- 1 scoop soft serve or gelato
- Crushed graham crackers or mini marshmallows for garnish
Instructions:
- 1. Blend frappe base, milk, and espresso together.
- 2. Drizzle chocolate sauce inside the cup and fill with blended shake.
- 3. Top with soft serve or gelato, graham cracker crumbs, or marshmallows.
Frozen Lemonade Float
A drink so cool, it wears shades.
Yield: 16 oz
Ingredients:
- 2.5 oz lemonade concentrate (still or sparkling)
- 1 scoop lemon or raspberry gelato
- Ice (optional, for extra chill)
- 12.5 oz cold water
- Fresh mint or lemon wheel for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- 1. Mix 2.5 oz of lemonade concentrate with 12.5 oz cold water into a 16 oz cup (over ice if desired).
- 2. Add a scoop of gelato directly into the lemonade.
- 3. Top with fresh mint or garnish with a lemon wheel.
- 4. Serve with a straw and spoon.
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