OK, I have no clue why this drink is called so. Even Google couldn’t help. The fact that this drink originated in New York is fine, but even more fascinating is to call it “egg cream”, when there is neither egg nor cream in this! After a few browsing, I found this article which may give in some light on its history. I first saw the recipe in the pamphlets, that were in the pack of the NuNaturals kit that my sister lunged along with her from the States last March. It didn’t appeal to me much as I thought the combination was odd and there was no picture showing me how the stuff looked. I then found it again a book I bought at a thrift sale called “Just Four Ingredients” and this time the picture appealed to me.
First of all, look at the layers! The chocolate layer, the drink and the bubbles on top just look amazing! I was really apprehensive of how the combination of milk and sparkling water would be, but to my surprise, the drink turned out to be rich yet light. Enjoy the beauty for sometime and then quickly give a stir and drink it on! Hehe… Off to this very easy yet different recipe…
New York Egg Cream
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- As much as sparkling water required
Instructions
- Pour the chocolate syrup on the bottom of a tall glass without staining anywhere in the glass.
- Pour the milk over it without disturbing the syrup.
- Pour the sparkling water over it till the rim of the glass.
- While drinking, stir so that the chocolate syrup gets fully incorporated.
wow … good to know the name is not related to the recipe…best for chocolate lover
Thank you so much Nisa…
This one’s different. I’m curious about the sparkling water. But definitely will give it a try.
Sparkling water is similar to soda, though not as much carbonated. Thanks a lot Jehan…
Now this is totally awesome! Everything about this is interesting and fascinating! I am sure to give this a try.. Never keep stock of sparklingly water so may this time time I have a reason. I loved your picture better than the one on that website. I guess that is already stirred? That reader’s comment explaining the history of the name is hilarious!
Yes, once stirred then there is no layers… Thank you so much Fami…
I did wonder how the combo of egg and cream would be.:)) This must be refreshing!!
The name is deceptive… 🙂 Thanks a lot Kanak…
Woow super awesome and very simple!Picture us very tempting surely gonna try this!
Thank you so much Shazia…
It looks delicious no matter what is its name and simple recipes like this are often the best!
Thank you so much Umm Hamza…
Wow such an easy and yummy dessert….definitely worth trying…
Thanks a lot Gloria…