Fill a tall 16 oz glass (Large) generously with 1 cup ice — all the way to the top. A cold glass keeps the drink from diluting too quickly, so chill your glass in the freezer for 5 minutes beforehand if you like.

Pour 3 tablespoons of your chosen 3 tbsp flavored italian syrup directly over the 1 cup ice. Raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, and peach are crowd favorites, but any Torani or Monin flavor works beautifully.

Slowly pour the chilled 1 cup sparkling water over the 1 cup ice, filling the glass to about 1 inch from the top. Pour gently along the side of the glass to preserve as much carbonation as possible. Give it one or two gentle stirs to combine the 3 tbsp flavored italian syrup.

To create the signature cream float, hold a wooden spoon just above the surface of the soda with the back of the wooden spoon facing up. Slowly pour the cold 3 tbsp heavy cream over the back of the wooden spoon so it cascades gently onto the top of the drink without sinking. This keeps the 3 tbsp heavy cream floating in a beautiful white layer.

If desired, drizzle an extra tablespoon of flavored italian syrup over the 3 tbsp heavy cream layer for a more decorative, café-style finish. Garnish with a 1 piece of maraschino cherry and a 1 slice of lemon juice wheel on the rim.

Serve immediately with a straw and a long wooden spoon. To drink, stir the 3 tbsp heavy cream into the soda or sip through the straw and let the 3 tbsp heavy cream hit your palate with each sip — both ways are delicious.