Old-Fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream Soda

• 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 2 tablespoons cold milk
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, divided
• chilled seltzer water
• whipped cream, for garnish
• maraschino cherry, for garnish
• decorator sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

In a tall glass or mug, combine chocolate syrup, milk, and one scoop of the vanilla ice cream. Use a spoon to stir the ingredients together until the mixture is thick and smooth. Add approximately 1/4 cup seltzer water and stir well to mix.

Add the remaining scoop of ice cream and fill the glass with seltzer water, stirring gently to mix. Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream, a cherry, and sprinkles. Serve with a straw.

Yield: 1 soda