# Tropical Key Lime Beverages The Ice Cream Float Recipe Incorporates Homemade Coconut Ice Cream By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-float References: [ohsweetbasil](http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/must-try-summer-dessert-recipes.html) & [spoonfulofflavor](http://www.spoonfulofflavor.com/2015/07/29/key-lime-coconut-ice-cream-float/) Unlike the [ice cream float](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-root-beer-floats-vanilla-howler) you might have loved as a kid that consisted of simply soda and a scoop of ice cream, this treat introduces a distinctly [tropical flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-colada-with-pulp). Created by Spoonful of Flavor, the Key Lime Coconut Ice Cream Float combines the taste of classic key lime pie with some coconut as well. This is a seasonally appropriate dessert to enjoy this summer before the heat breaks and fall truly arrives. To recreate this sweet beverage at home, you will need [sparkling water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacroix-pineapple-coconut), freshly squeezed key lime or lime juice, sugar and shredded toasted coconut for the topping. It also includes homemade ice cream made out of heavy cream, full fat coconut milk, sugar and more shredded toasted coconut. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tropical Desserts:** Tropical flavors and ingredients are being utilized in non-traditional dessert recipes. - **Creative Float Recipes:** Innovative and flavorful variations of traditional ice cream floats are gaining popularity among consumers. - **Homemade Ice Cream:** Making homemade ice cream is a growing trend and people are experimenting with unique ingredient combinations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could incorporate tropical and non-traditional ingredients into their product offerings. - **Dessert:** Dessert companies and restaurants could offer unique takes on traditional desserts, such as the ice cream float. - **Home Appliances:** The trend towards homemade desserts, like ice cream, could lead to an increase in sales for home ice cream makers and other dessert-making appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soda-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-float-ice-cream.md) - [Hard Seltzer-Infused Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-cola-ice-cream-float.md) - [Retro Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orange-cream-float.md) - [Boba Tea Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkii-tea-float.md) - [Pie-Flavored Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-lime-pie-bubly.md) - [Soda-Based Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-sodas.md) - [Creamy Boozy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine.md) - [Fizzy Spiced Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-paradise.md) - [Tropical Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-rum-float.md)