Slice the strawberries lengthways, cut one of the limes in half and squeeze the juice into the sugar water. Cut the other lime into slices.

Now the choice of ice lollies is impressive, but the best ice lollies, as this list shows, have pretty much remained unchanged for the last 30 years or so. Even if you're not having a Halloween party this year, getting together to make some spooky decorations can be a great way of celebrating the day.For many Mancunians, ice creams and ice lollies will have strong nostalgic memories associated with their own childhoods. I mean, who can forget being a kid and pestering your mum or dad for money as soon as you heard the off-key jangle of an ice cream van doing its rounds on a hot day.

We've rounded up the best ideas for Halloween crafts and decorations to make at home with the kids. Of course, Manchester has a rich history when it comes to ice cream, pioneered by a thriving community of ice cream makers from Italian immigrant families making their home in the city in the 19th century. Boil a small amount of water in your kettle. Put the sugar into a jug with a splash of boiled water and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Place about 5 raspberries at the bottom of each lolly mould, you need about 1cm of space at the top of the mould, so push the raspberries down. Slice the remaining 50g of pineapple chunks so they are thinner. Add these to your ice lolly moulds.A creative project like this is easy to do and great for all ages too – even grown-ups will enjoy it! Combine bottlegreen bramble cordial, tequila, agave, lime juice into a shaker and top with one cup of water. Although we're not exactly in the middle of heatwave right now, we still love to indulge in an ice cream or ice lolly during the summer months.

Best of all, these simple Halloween craft ideas are cheap, if not free, to make – especially if you've already got the supplies at home. Anything you haven't got, just add to your shopping list. Halloween crafting and decorating essentials I've since discovered other ways to spend my money, but whenever the temperature soars (which, let's face it, isn't often) I get the urge to cycle across the park in search of frozen sweet refreshment. Now, before we proceed, I need to clarify one important thing. In this list, you'll find both ice lollies AND ice-cream lollies. I have no time for ice lolly purists. If you don't believe that Magnums or Cornettos are ice lollies, this list is not for you. 14. Ice Pops Decorating the house with fun homemade art and crafts is one of the best things about Halloween, and something the little ones will love getting involved in. Pour the watermelon and vodka blend into the mould and pop the mould in the freezer for an hour, or until the watermelon juice is part frozen but not totally solid.We’ve got ice creams and lollies in all shapes and sizes, with fantastic offers available. From thirst-quenching fruity lollies and chocolate cones bursting with sweetness, to bubble gum sweets, exotic fruits and lollies with an ice cream centre. But, if you asked me to name my absolute, hands-down, one-true-favourite ice lolly, I'd have some trouble settling on just one. Do I go for my childhood fave, the Mini Milk? What about the tropical tartness of the beloved Twister? What about the sweet Solero Exotic? So whether you’re entertaining at a BBQ, garden party or picnic, you’ll icy goodies ready to dish out as the perfect dessert after your savoury delights. So for those that yearn for another taste of their favourite ice cream or lolly, here are 15 of our favourites. Let us know any of your favourites we missed in the comments below.