Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Sodas

By Addie

I keep the ingredients for these ice cream sodas on hand so I can enjoy a treat any time I want. You can easily make more when feeding a crowd. —Anna Erickson, Terrebonne, Oregon

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 8 scoops chocolate ice cream (about 2-2/3 cups), divided
• Whipped cream in a can, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup in each of four 16-oz. glasses. Add 1/4 cup milk and 1 cup carbonated water to each; stir until foamy. Add two scoops of ice cream to each glass. Top with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 4 servings.