3/4 c. chocolate syrup
1 qt. vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. instant coffee powder

Into each of 6 chilled 8 or 10 ounce glasses, spoon 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup. Stir ice cream to soften slightly, quickly blend in milk and coffee. Pour mixture over syrup in glasses. Trim with shaved unsweetened chocolate if desired. Another time use 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon to replace coffee.