Southern Speciality on Ice: Izzie's Ice

We had the 2nd Edition of Food Truck Friday at work yesterday. I missed the food part (I'd made other lunch plans) but wanted a refreshing treat on such a hot day. (Seriously--it's really already nearing triple digits? It's not even July yet!)

Luckily, Izzie's Ice was on hand.

This 100% natural, preservative-free Italian ice cart that serves up refreshing frozen sweets. If you've never had it, Italian ice is smooth and creamy like frozen yogurt or gelato but not milk-based. (Think of it almost like very finely chopped snow cone.)

On Friday, Izzie's was serving up lemon, mango, and peaches and cream, among several other flavors. The peaches and cream was made with coconut milk, which gave it an interesting twist on a standard flavor. The sample was delicious! However, I opted for mint tea, a Southern speciality. I'm not kidding when I say it was "iced" tea mixed with fresh mint. So yummy and refreshing!

Izzie's Ice mint tea ice!

Izzie's serves up 3 sizes--small, medium, and large--for $3, $4, or $5, respectively. The generous portions and unlimited free samples make it worth the price. (By comparison, those ubiquitous fro-yo shops charge at least that much and all the toppings aren't nearly as healthy!)

Next time you see the little orange ice cart under the perky umbrella, be sure to stop and sample some of Izzie's Italian Ice. You'll feel refreshed right away. A perfect summer treat!