- Prepare glasses: Mix the cocoa powder and sugar together on a small plate.
- Run a wet finger around the rim of each glass and quickly press the rim into the cocoa mixture.
- Shake off any excess.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until very hot but not boiling.
- Add the chocolate and stir constantly until melted.
- Whisk thoroughly to aerate it.
- Add the soda water and stir.
- Divide the liquid and froth equally among the glasses.
- Gently add a melon ball-size scoop of ice cream to each glass.
- Slide 2 maraschino cherries each onto 4 heatproof swizzle sticks or skewers and stand one in each glass.
- Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Note: Four small heatproof cocktail glasses work best for presentation.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
170 calories, 8 g fat, 4.5 g saturated fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g sugar, 3 g protein