Author Notes

When my sister and I were thinking of soda fountain creations, our ideas revolved around iconic flavors and colors of the 1950s. After brainstorming the myriad of soda fountain treats, we couldn't think of a more fitting indulgence than the classic ice cream sundae. We settled on one of our favorite ice cream flavors, peppermint, which also happens to be a lovely shade of Cadillac pink- sure to win the Pink Ladies' approval.



In keeping with Rizzo's remarks that pink can never be "too pure," we've brought pink in touch with its devilish side by introducing touches of fudgy darkness: chocolate cookies and sticky, molten swathes of chocolate sauce. . .



This one's for Frenchy. ;)

- Sydney

—Sydney

Test Kitchen Notes



Candy-striped peppermints might make you think Christmas (and, sure, the consolation prize that comes with your dinner check) -- but we think the cooling rush of mint and sweetness is a boon for summertime, especially when you layer it into ice cream: we're talking cold squared. With dark hot fudge and all the other indulgent garnishes -- the crushed peppermints, whipped cream, chocolate cookies and curls -- this would win hearts at a kiddie birthday party, or a grown-up one. - A&M —The Editors