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1900-1929 - Jewish-American soda fountain operators in New York City.
An Egg Cream is a nostalgic New York City fountain drink made from milk, carbonated water, and chocolate syrup. Despite its name, it contains no egg or cream and is served iced in a tall glass, celebrated for its frothy head and sweet, chocolatey flavor.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
5 minutes
Servings
1
Region
New York and the Mid-Atlantic
Era introduced
1900-1929
Introduced by
Jewish-American soda fountain operators in New York City.
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The Egg Cream is an iconic beverage first popularized in early 20th century New York City, especially in Jewish-American communities. It is a simple yet refreshing soda fountain drink made without egg or actual cream, despite the name, combining fresh milk, fizzy seltzer water, and sweet chocolate syrup. This concoction reflects immigrant creativity and the soda fountain culture prevalent in New York diners and lunch counters during the first decades of the 1900s.
Classic New York recipe; chocolate syrup brand traditionally used for authentic flavor.
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