Strawberry Ice-Cream Sodas

1. 1

   In a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a blender in batches, puree the strawberries, transfer the puree to a stainless steel or enameled saucepan, and stir in the sugar and 1/2 cup water.

2. 2

   Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat, stirring, and simmer it for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Force the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl and chill it, covered, for at least 3 hours.

4. 4

   In each of 6 ice-cream soda glasses, combine 1/4 cup of the milk and 1/4 cup of the syrup, add 2 or three scoops of the ice cream to each glass, and fill the glasses with the seltzer.

5. 5

   Garnish the sodas with the whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.