How about a shot of tequila, rum, vodka or liqueur?

The Barclay New York Hotel is helping guests beat the heat with a spiked ice cream soda menu.

Using their recipes, you can give new meaning to the concept of an ice cream social.

Pick a date, choose your “menu” from the six recipes and invite the guests! Those who don’t consume alcohol can enjoy their ice cream soda “virgin.”

• See the recipes.
• Find more ice cream soda recipes.

This vanilla float includes shots of rum and
banana liqueur. Photo courtesy
Intercontinental Hotels.