Cinnamon-Spiced Mocha Float Recipe

In a glass measuring cup, pour the boiling water over the espresso. Cover the measuring cup with a small plate and let steep for 10 minutes.

Strain the espresso through a paper filter into a small saucepan. Whisk ¼ cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon into the espresso and bring to a boil

Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the chocolate and, using a wooden spoon, stir until smooth.

Using a rubber spatula, scrape the mocha mixture into a small bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring a few times

In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla until the cream holds soft peaks.

Add the cooled mocha mixture and whip until the cream holds firm peaks.

Cover the mocha cream and freeze for about 3 hours until set.

Using a medium ice cream scoop, add 3 or 4 small scoops of the frozen cream to tall soda glasses. Add the club soda and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.

Serve at once with a straw and a long-handled spoon, and enjoy!