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Chocolate Soda: A Blast from the Past

You know, back in the day they used to have soda fountains where people would go to get on-the-spot made sodas, sundaes, and shakes. This was before sodas were available in grocery stores.

They had all sorts of interesting flavors that they could make, like Pineapple Soda, Cherry Soda, and my favorite, Chocolate Soda.

Actually I just found out about the existence of chocolate sodas this week, from my mother.

This recipe comes from my mother, who once made chocolate sodas "professionally", as a teenager. She used to work in a soda fountain (which was interestingly a part of a pharmacy--I think that was the usual place for a soda fountain to be). She was what they called a "soda jerk"--the person who made the various concoctions of sodas.

Her favorite soda was the chocolate soda, and she says that it was the most popular soda that people would order when they came into the store (even more popular than Coca-Cola!).

She hasn't had one since she was a teenager though. It's not something that you see around very much anymore.

Since it's perfect for summertime, and I hate the idea of this recipe falling into oblivion, we decided to make chocolate sodas today. They were amazing!

It's so easy to make--this would be great to make with your kids or for any sort of fun dessert night. Here's how to make it:

Chocolate Soda

• Chocolate Syrup
• Ice Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate, or your favorite flavor)
• Carbonated water (aka Club Soda)

Step 1: Now, it depends on how much you're making, so all of this is just "to taste". No measurements here. Put some chocolate syrup in the bottom of a glass (say, 1-3 tablespoons, again it depends on how much you're making).

Step 2: Put just a little bit of the club soda in there too. Mix that little bit of club soda and chocolate syrup together.

Step 3: After mixing, then fill the glass half full of club soda. Taste it to make sure it's chocolate-y enough for ya. Add more chocolate syrup if needed.

Step 4: Add a scoop or two of ice cream.

Warning! The ice cream makes the soda fizz up, so watch it. You may need to drink off a little if it looks like it's going to overflow.

Step 5: Chocolate sodas are usually served with a spoon and a straw. Enjoy!

 

Subtely Healthy: Chocolate Malt Ice Cream Float

Mau.....? by sevidiana

So, the recipe just says:

"Milo + vanilla ice cream + chocolate milk", but my question is "What is Milo?"

I did some research on this and found out that Milo is a vitamin enriched chocolate malt like powder that you can mix with milk, probably in much the same way you can use Ovaltine, or to a less healthy degree, Nestle Quik. I think it's mainly a Brit product (we don't have it in the US, that I know of), but correct me if I'm wrong.

Whatever the case, I love the combo of chocolate malt + rootbeer float. It looks so good!

And possibly we could say that it's good for us.

A truly Olympiad worthy desert! I bet you Michael Phelps drinks this all the time ;-)

Milkshake Season Is Around The Corner: A Very Chocolate Milkshake

A Very Chocolate Milkshake, originally uploaded by poppalina.

Oh, I just had to show you this seeing at though the season of a million milkshakes is approaching.

Could this photo be more drool inspiring?

What do I see in there? Chocolate chunks for sure, and vanilla ice cream, and cocoa powder, some Nutella, and, er....rumor has it that there's a lone grape in there too.

Wasn't expecting the grape, but I'm certain that it's a pivotal part of the recipe. :-)

You can find the recipe over at Poppalina: A Very Chocolate Milkshake