Old Timey Egg Cream Soda

Let’s be clear here – this drink has neither egg nor cream.  This blend of milk, chocolate syrup, and seltzer is a delightful, refreshing dessert beverage reminiscent of fizzy chocolate milk.  It sounds strange, but trust, it is like a more sophisticated Yoohoo and conjures up fantasies of sitting in an old timey soda shop, clicking your saddle shoes together, and sipping through a swirly straw.

Ingredients (serves 1)

3 generous Tbs of Fox’s U-bet Chocolate Syrup

Equal portions of whole milk and seltzer water

The Fox’s brand syrup is really the key component here.  Hershey’s has nothing on this stuff.  It can be found across NYC in places like Economy Candy and specialty stores as well as online.

Even a child could attempt this mixology so hang onto your seats.  Add syrup to a tall glass.  Fill glass halfway with milk.  Top with seltzer (I carbonated my own out of convenience but this is completely unnecessary).  You want to allow an inch of room at the top for the drink to fizz.  Then stir to mix in the syrup.  You’ll want to follow this order exactly to achieve the rich foamy head on top. 

I served mine in a moustache glass but a regular glass will do just fine.  

The star ingredient and a finished egg cream