Summer-Themed Treats
Summer is in full swing and here at Flavor Burst we love to be inspired by the summertime in our development of fun flavors and icy creations! Summer-themed treats offer a fun experience and a conversation starter for customers now that foot traffic is at its peak in local ice cream shops. Creative and fun recipes generate word of mouth and give customers something special and playful to look forward to. The experience of an ice cream shop is all about nostalgic joy so let’s get creative and have some summer fun!
Keep reading for some fun dessert ideas you can build with your Flavor Burst system.
Tropical Treats
Thinking of summer brings to mind crisp, cool blue water and all of the fun had around it. Anything blue colored with a corresponding fun flavor is always a hit in our customer bases. Some of our favorite blue flavors are:
- Blue Raspberry
- Blue Goo
- Blue Hawaii Coconut (only available for soft serve “stripe”)
Blue slush can be added to a cool and creamy ice cream treat for a fun twist. The ice cream might be tropical flavored or just plain vanilla for those who love “the classics.” Some flavor opportunities for this layer are:
- Pineapple (soft serve “stripe” only)
- Pina Colada
- Mango
This mix of a lighter-colored ice cream with the blue flavor can represent sand and water at the beach. Top off the theme with gummy fish, candy seashells, and a palm tree cupcake topper.
Fun and fruity creations are also a hit with summer loving customers looking for a refreshing treat. Adding flavors like cherry, watermelon, tropical orange, and peach bring a fresh and fruity twist to ice cream creations when trying to beat the heat. Add some fun gummies in flip flop, shark, or watermelon shapes and your summer themed creation possibilities are endless!
Flavor Burst Original Recipe:
- Draw about half a serving of slush into a cup.
- Draw your soft serve into the cup, enough to bring the slush level up. Be careful not to get it too close to the rim of the cup. The ice cream will settle, so you don’t want the slush to overflow.
- Add your fun gummies to create a theme or a special limited-time treat.
- Finish with a spoon, and maybe a wide straw. Serve immediately before the heat gets to it.
Connecting with Your Community
Summertime offers such a valuable opportunity for business owners to be engaged with their customer base. Be sure to check out your town’s official website to search for community gathering opportunities. Special events like local music festivals and fairs provide the ideal opportunity to put your creativity to action and draw in larger crowds of people. Customers remember when businesses intentionally interact with the public and care about the enjoyment of their consumers. So get creative and have fun playing with your Flavor Burst summer menu! Your best summer yet awaits.
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