Espresso Bean Ice Cream Soda

Espresso Bean Ice Cream Soda

SERVES 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, divided
1 ½ teaspoons packed dark-brown sugar
Boiling water
1 16-ounce bottle chilled seltzer water
1 ½ cups premium ice cream
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped chocolate covered espresso beans

Directions:

In a small pitcher, combine 1 teaspoon espresso powder and brown sugar. Add 2 tablespoons boiling water and stir until sugar has dissolved, then add seltzer water.
In a separate bowl, beat cream, sugar, and remaining espresso powder until mixture becomes fluffy and set aside.
Divide seltzer mixture between 2 glasses. Using a small ice cream scoop, divide ice cream between glasses. Press down to submerge.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with espresso beans; serve immediately.