The bright syrup at the bottom of this drink is made with Aperol, a semi-dry aperitif from northern Italy that tastes like a combination of bitter grapefruit and sweet, melted orange popsicle. As you can imagine, it’s wonderful with vanilla ice cream. And once you add the fresh raspberries, it’s like a slightly boozy version of some of the best, most cheerful childhood desserts: strawberry milk, milkshakes, and dreamsicles.

It’s a good-looking dessert too: the bright orange-pink syrup looks delightful against the white ice cream, and the foam is so celebrational. It makes a classic barbecue or picnic dessert, especially if there’s a birthday involved. We also like to serve a mini version of it in a brandy snifter — it’s the perfect dessert cocktail to wrap up an evening with your partner.