Menu: Ice Cream Social

The coffee liqueur takes a few months to complete, but the results are well worth it. The longer it sits, the more the sweetness will mellow. If you're short on time, you can drizzle storebought coffee liqueur or a shot of espresso over your ice cream.

Pomegranate seeds also make a great ice cream topping. For an easy way to extract them, check out our video where associate food editor Ben Mims shows you how to de-seed a pomegranate. And for even more toppings like Rhubarb Berry Compote and Rich Caramel Icing, see our ice cream topping recipes »

No ice cream maker? Don't worry—there are plenty of other ways to make delicious, creamy ice creams in our guide to low-tech ice cream makers »

There are a few things you can do to ensure perfectly-textured, smooth ice creams every time. Jeni Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has a foolproof technique »

For even more ice cream recipes, see our favorite ice cream recipes »

Set the mood with the perfect soundtrack to an ice cream social: The Temptations, The Shangri-Las, The Dixie Cups and more, in our ice cream social playlist on Spotify »