Egg Cream
Ингредиенты
- Chocolate Syrup 2 tblsp
- Milk 6 oz whole
- Soda Water 6 oz
Инструкции
Mix syrup and milk in a fountain glass. Add soda water, serve with a straw.
The Egg Cream is a beloved New York non-alcoholic beverage made from chocolate syrup, whole milk, and soda water — notably containing neither egg nor cream despite its name. The key to the drink is the vigorous combination of the ingredients, which produces a thick, frothy foam on top resembling egg whites. It is a classic of New York City soda fountain culture.
History & Origins
The Egg Cream originated in New York City's Lower East Side, most likely in the early 20th century, and is strongly associated with Jewish immigrant soda fountain culture in Brooklyn. Candy store owner Louis Auster is often credited with popularizing it, though the exact inventor is disputed. The misleading name is unexplained — theories range from the Yiddish word 'echt' (genuine) to early versions that actually contained egg.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: sweet chocolate syrup and fresh whole milk. Palate: creamy, chocolatey, and mildly sweet with a bright effervescence from the soda water that lightens the body. Finish: clean, milky, and chocolatey with a refreshing carbonated lift.
Pro Tip
Add the chocolate syrup to the milk first and stir, then pour soda water vigorously down the side of the glass to create the signature frothy head — drink immediately before the foam dissipates.
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