Cherry Cola Float

Directions

1. 1
   In a small pan over medium heat, add the sugar and 2 cups water and stir to dissolve.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and cool.
3. 3
   In the saucepan with the cooled sugar syrup, whisk in the maraschino cherry syrup, half-and-half, and vanilla.
4. 4
   Pour into an 8 by 8-inch cake pan and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. 5
   Fill 4 tall glasses 3/4 full with cola.
6. 6
   Add 2 scoops of the frozen cherry mixture to each glass and top with a cherry.
7. 7
   Add 1-ounce vanilla vodka, if using, to each glass.
8. 8
   Scrape the remaining frozen cherry mixture into a resealable freezer container and keep in the freezer for up to 1 week.