Coffee Almond Floats

Name: Coffee Almond Floats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules; 1 tablespoon hot water; 2 cups 2% milk; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup vanilla ice cream

I experimented until I came up with a replica of my favorite coffeehouse drink. Served in a fancy glass with a maraschino cherry on top, it's an impressive beverage. —Jill Garn, Charlotte, Michigan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup vanilla ice cream

Directions

In a small pitcher, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Add the milk, brown sugar and extract. Place a scoop of ice cream in each of two chilled glasses; pour coffee mixture over top.