The egg cream is a traditional Brooklyn beverage made of milk, seltzer, and flavored syrup, notably the Fox's U-bet variety. Invented in the late 19th Century, its origins involve candy shop owner Louis Auster. Despite its name, there are no eggs or cream in the mix, leading to various theories about its name deriving from Yiddish or French. Former Borough President Marty Markowitz officially recognized it as Brooklyn's "elixir." As Coney Island gears up for the 2025 season, it plans an egg cream christening event for the historic Cyclone ride, reinforcing the drink's local cultural ties.
The egg cream, a classic Brooklyn beverage, consists of milk, seltzer, and flavored syrup, with no actual eggs or cream in its ingredients.
Credited to Louis Auster, the egg cream's origins are murky, with theories suggesting influences from Yiddish and French terms related to sweetness.
Brooklyn's former Borough President Marty Markowitz designated it as the borough's "official elixir," celebrating its cultural significance.
To celebrate the reopening of Coney Island, a special egg cream christening event will honor the iconic Coney Island Cyclone's upcoming 98th year.
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