Eater's taking off a bit early today to strategize on how to join Rolling Thunder as they ride into town. We'll be back on Tuesday. Happy Memorial Day weekend!

The Dairy Godmother [Photo: Lois Kim/Facebook]

Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the start of the hot and humid dog days of Washington summer. And sometimes a cool cocktail is not enough to stop the perspiration. Fortunately, there's a lot more out there — gelato, custard, shaved ice, granitas and, yes, beer floats. Try one of these spots to get an icy treat that will leave you feeling fine.

—Jamie Liu