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Summer fun with ice cream floats

Flavoured sparkling water meets ice cream: It's a match made in summer-loving heaven. Retro-inspired but so modern, these three ice cream floats are so fun and flavourful, everyone will enjoy. Looking for an ice cream treat that isn’t candy-sweet, but still full of delicious fruity flavour?Embrace the chill with our easy-to-make, family-friendly ice cream float recipes.

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1 Oh My, Lemon Pie! float

Pucker up! This sweet-tart sipper brings together the much-loved flavours of lemon meringue pie in a no-bake summer treat. Place a large scoop of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass. Add a big spoonful of lemon spread or lemon curd. Top with Compliments Lemon Lime Sparkling Water. Finish with a tall swirl of canned whipped cream and a dusting of cookie crumbs.

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2 Co-Co-Coconut Piña Colada float

All the pleasure of the piña colada, none of the blending! Place a large scoop of coconut ice cream or non-dairy frozen dessert into a tall glass, with a half cup of pineapple chunks (fresh, canned, or frozen). Top with Compliments Pineapple Coconut Sparkling Water then sprinkle with coconut macaroon cookie pieces, coconut chips or toasted shredded coconut.

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3 Into the Black Forest float

Part decadent, part refreshing, bring the best of both worlds into one cup. Pour about a tablespoon of chocolate syrup into a tall glass, add one-third cup raspberries, a spoonful of mini chocolate chips and two scoops of black cherry ice cream. Top with Compliments Blackberry Fizzy Water. Garnish with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a maraschino cherry.