CHERRY CHOCOLATE FLOATS

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Old-time ice cream parlors may be gone, but this fabulous float will bring back as many memories as it does raves! Plus, these cool treats are such fun to make, the whole family will want to help. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups carbonated water, chilled
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
Chocolate syrup
14 scoops chocolate ice cream
Whipped cream in a can
7 maraschino cherries

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in carbonated water and cherry juice., Drizzle chocolate syrup in each of seven chilled glasses. Place two scoops of ice cream in each glass. Pour carbonated water mixture over ice cream; top each with whipped cream and a cherry. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.