Name: White Peach, Cassis, and Champagne Floats
Yield: Makes 6
Ingredients: 6 medium-size white peaches, halved, pitted, each half cut into 4 wedges; 2 pints peach ice cream; 3/4 cup crème de cassis (black-currant liqueur) plus additional for drizzling; 2 cups chilled brut Champagne or sparkling wine

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White Peach, Cassis, and Champagne FloatsSang An

This super-easy and refreshing dessert is part Kir Royale, part peach parfait. For a very cool treat, layer the fruit and ice cream in frosty collins or pilsner glasses straight from the freezer. Serve with iced-tea spoons.

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