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Nutritional Values
150kcal
4gProtein
30gCarbs
2gFat
1gFibre
250 mlServing
* Per serving · 250 ml. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Egg Cream
How to order / say it
Say it
Egg Cream — [eg krēm]
Order
I'd like an egg cream, please.
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A classic fizzy drink made with milk, seltzer, and chocolate syrup.
Why try it?
A nostalgic beverage that evokes memories of 20th-century New York soda fountains, showcasing the inventiveness and simplicity of city culinary traditions.
How it tastes
Sweet and fizzy with the rich, creamy texture of milk, accented by the chocolate syrup's deep sweetness. It's delightfully refreshing and perfect for any time of the day.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Invented in the early 1900s in Brooklyn as a popular soda fountain drink. Despite its name, it contains no egg or cream; it's a testament to New York's whimsical twists on culinary classics.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 200 ml Milk
- 150 ml Seltzer
- 🍯 30 ml Chocolate syrup
Method
- 1 Pour milk into a tall glass.
- 2 Add seltzer water to create fizz.
- 3 Stir in chocolate syrup until well mixed.
- 4 Serve immediately while frothy.
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