Boston Cooler with Vodka (Detroit)

Try a Boozy Boston Cooler Float, same great flavours in this Detroit classic but in cocktail form. A "cooler" is also known as a float, basically it is soda (or pop, as it is known in Michigan) and ice cream. Vernors, what the heck is that? Ohhhh, just the best ginger ale to come out of Detroit that's all. From what I've read there doesn't seem to be a clear explanation of why the Boston Cooler is named after Boston. One theory mentions it being named after a street in Detroit. Who knows, lots of things have funny names and no true explanation. Boston Cooler sounds great, so it stuck I suppose.

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
8 oz Vernors or ginger ale
1 oz vodka

Garnish:
whipped cream
cherry

Scoop vanilla ice cream into chilled glass.

Add vodka.

Slowly pour Vernors over ice cream, add more as bubbles go down.

Add whipped cream & cherry if desired.

Makes 1 serving.