Egg cream
| Type | Fountain beverage |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Flavor | Various; primarily chocolate, but can be any flavored syrup |
| Ingredients | Flavored syrup, milk, soda water |
An egg cream is a cold beverage consisting of milk, carbonated water, and flavored syrup (typically chocolate or vanilla), as a substitute for an ice cream float. Ideally, the glass is left with 2⁄3 liquid and 1⁄3 foamy head. Despite the name, the drink contains neither eggs nor cream.
The egg cream is primarily a fountain drink. It has been bottled under various brands, but is still not well-represented on shelves in the US. This may be partially due to the drink's tendency to go flat quickly when prepared fresh.