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The Melting Pot
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Modern Melting Pot - American soda fountains, malt shops, drive-ins, malls, smoothie bars, and regional drink counters
Frozen Hot Chocolate brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: New York dessert-drink icon.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
Servings
2 servings
Region
New York and the Mid-Atlantic
Era introduced
Modern Melting Pot
Introduced by
American soda fountains, malt shops, drive-ins, malls, smoothie bars, and regional drink counters
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Frozen Hot Chocolate shows the modern American smoothie bar at its most colorful. New York dessert-drink icon. From mall kiosks and gym counters to airport juice bars, drinks like this turned fruit, vegetables, dairy, and boosters into a grab-and-go ritual. It is bright, practical, and part of the country's late-20th- and 21st-century drink culture.
Research basis: Soda Fountain, Malt Shop, Mall, Drive-In and Smoothie Bar Drinks source list, adapted for home preparation.
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