Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups chilled club soda
  • 3 tbsp flavored syrup (such as Torani or Monin)
  • 1 cup fresh filtered ice
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp whipped cream
  • 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions:

  1. Place your tall glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Note: This prevents the soda from foaming over when it hits the glass.
  2. Pour the 3 tbsp of flavored syrup into the bottom of the chilled glass. Note: Starting with the syrup ensures it doesn't get trapped on top of the ice cubes.
  3. Carefully add 1 cup of fresh filtered ice to the glass. Note: Do this gently so you don't splash the syrup up the sides of the glass.
  4. Slowly add the 1.5 cups of chilled club soda. Note: Pour down the side of the glass to preserve as much carbonation as possible.
  5. Pour 2 tbsp of heavy cream directly over the ice. Note: Watching the cream cascade through the bubbles is the best part of this whole process.
  6. Top the drink with 2 tbsp of whipped cream. Note: This creates a stable platform for your garnish.
  7. Place the maraschino cherry right in the center of the whipped cream.
  8. Use a straw or spoon to give the drink one or two very slow stirs. Note: You want to see streaks of color and white, not a solid uniform shade.