Strawberry Ice Cream Soda (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries.
02 - A few scoops of vanilla ice cream (homestyle works best).
03 - 1-2 teaspoons of granulated sugar.
04 - Lime-flavored soda (Sprite or 7up).
05 - Optional: decorative red sugar crystals.
06 - Extra strawberries to decorate.

# Instructions:

01 - Toss chopped strawberries into a bowl. Use a fork or masher to squish them a bit. Mix in sugar and leave for 10 minutes.
02 - Spoon some mashed strawberries into the bottom of a glass. Add a scoop or two of ice cream on top.
03 - Layer more strawberries, then follow with another scoop or two of ice cream. Feel free to add extra berries on top.
04 - Pour in lime soda, throw on a strawberry for decoration, and maybe dust with red sugar crystals. Enjoy right away.

# Notes:

01 - Other berries like raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries work, too.
02 - For a smoother texture, blend the strawberries after mashing.
03 - Use red, white, and blue fruits to make a patriotic version.