Black Cherry Float

Part of being a grown-up is that you shouldn’t have to choose whether you want a drink or dessert. So, in the spirit of all things great about being an adult, I bring you this delicious and decadent Black Cherry Float.

1 pt cherry ice cream
1 (12 oz) bottle black cherry soda

Garnish:
1 cup sweet vanilla whipped cream
2 Tbsp. chocolate shavings
4 sprigs fresh mint
4 maraschino cherries

Divide ice cream among 6 (16 oz) glasses, then slowly add the cherry soda to each.

Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, mint and maraschino cherries.

Makes 6 servings.