Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Float

Directions

1. 1
   Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl.
2. 2
   Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat; when it comes just to a simmer, pour it over the chocolate.
3. 3
   Let sit undisturbed for 1 minute, then add the salt and whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth.
4. 4
   Scoop 2 large or 3 medium scoops of ice cream into each of four pint glasses.
5. 5
   Drizzle each glass with 2 spoonfuls of the chocolate sauce.
6. 6
   Top off each float with cherry beer.
7. 7
   Add some brandied cherries and a drizzle of the cherry syrup if desired.
8. 8
   Serve.