CHERRY COLA flOAT

Serves two Ingredients:

■ 200g fresh cherries, pitted, plus a few extra for garnishing

■ 30g-50g caster sugar – depending on the sweetness of the cherries

■ 150ml water

■ 6 scoops vanilla ice cream

■ 400ml diet cola

■ fresh whipped cream

■ grated chocolate

Method:

■ In a saucepan, bring the pitted cherries and water to the boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Let the cherries simmer for about six-seven minutes.

■ Take about half a teaspoonful of the cooked cherries and taste once cooled slightly. Add the caster sugar according to taste. Stir until dissolved and then blitz using a handheld blender. Place in the refrigerator.

■ Once chilled, divide into two large glasses, then top with the diet cola. Add three scoops of vanilla ice cream on top and then a dollop of whipped cream.

■ Garnish with grated chocolate and a few reserved pitted cherries. Serve it immediately.