Forget lavish desserts and complicated recipes. Ice cream sodas are a delicious treat you can whip up in just a minute.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A tall glass
3 tbsp. flavored syrup
Carbonated water
A long spoon
Ice cream
A spoon or straw

Step 1: Pour the syrup into the glass.

Tip: Vanilla or chocolate syrup are often used, but fruit and nut flavors also work well.

Step 2: Add the carbonated water until the glass is about three-quarters full.

Step 3: Stir the syrup into the water.

Step 4: Add one or two scoops of ice cream.

Step 5: Alternate sips of sweet soda with bites of ice cream. Yum!

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