Chocolate Egg Cream

Directions

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   I find using melted ice cream with milk and chocolate sauce adds extra flavor and richness to an egg cream.
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   I drank these as a kid and really found them to be the perfect blend of sweet and bubbly.
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   I come from a house where my father would keep the champagne for New Years in the freezer until we were ready to drink it.
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   There were always little ice chips in it and I have really grown to love ice cold drinks of any kind.
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   This recipe is no different.
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   For me, all of the ingredients have to be very cold for optimum results.
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   Pour the syrup into the bottom of a glass.
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   Add the skim milk and stir to blend slightly.
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   Add the seltzer.
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    In a small bowl, combine and whisk the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt with the water and vanilla extract.
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    Transfer to a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until the ingredients meld together, 2 to 3 minutes.
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    Set aside to cool.
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    Refrigerate.
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    Use as needed.
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    Cook's Note: Use a wider glass to get more froth from the soda.