Milkshake

Offer chocolate truffles alongside or afterwards, with coffee or Champagne.

Serve immediately as a thick maltlike drink or a soft "ice cream."

The secret to this fabulous milk shake from the St. Francis Fountain and Candy Store in San Francisco is the homemade chocolate syrup. Refrigerate the leftover syrup to enjoy later, poured over your favorite ice cream or pound cake.

This tastes like a thick, rich ice cream shake, but it's virtually fat-free.

Yogurt drinks, known as lassi in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, are served in New York City's numerous Indian restaurants. Salty and sweet versions accompany spicy meals to cool the heat.