My favorite cold things to eat and drink in Rome and where to find them

It's hot out there!

Here in Italy, it has been July hot since May. Over the years I have mastered all kinds of strategies for surviving the summer heat. And by all kinds of strategies, I mean leaving Rome and going to the beach. Escape is not always possible. More places are air-conditioned in Rome, but not to the meat locker temperatures that are common in America. Italians have different strategies to cool down and of course, they involve food. I never quite believed that it worked. I was wrong. As usual #italiansdoitbetter. These are the iciest, chilliest, and frostiest things to eat and drink in Rome.