Have you guys ever had an egg cream? It’s kind of a funny thing because it’s basically a chocolate soda that doesn’t have eggs OR cream in it. Chocolate syrup, milk, and soda water are whisked together, and voila! It’s delicious.
I’m not calling this an egg cream because people feel VERY strongly about their regional foods (this one hails from Brooklyn), so I’m just calling this a peppermint chocolate soda. But it’s pretty much an egg cream.
Ingredients Needed
This is just a preview of ingredients and method, keep scrolling for full printable recipe.
- Soda Water – You can use very cold club soda, seltzer, or sparkling water.
- Peppermint Syrup – I like Torani. You can find flavored syrups at World Market, Amazon, US Foods CHEF’STORE (used to be Cash & Carry), or your favorite coffee shop.
- Chocolate Syrup – I used Torani dark chocolate syrup from my grocery store, but any chocolate syrup will work.
- Milk – Whole milk is best here.
How to Make and Old Fashioned Chocolate Peppermint Soda
- In a 16 ounce glass, add a few pumps of peppermint syrup, some chocolate syrup, and a little bit of whole milk.
- With a long-handled spoon or whisk, whisk it together vigorously. While stirring, add some very cold soda water to fill up the glass, whisking to combine (there will be a lot of froth on top). Serve immediately.
Storing and Other Tips
- This soda is best enjoyed immediately!
- This makes one serving, just for you. This would also be a really fun recipe to do at a party or gathering. Just set all the ingredients out on the counter and let people make their own. You could display the instructions for easy mixing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Since these require very cold milk and soda water, and you want to retain the carbonation, these chocolate sodas are best made when you are ready to serve.
Line up your serving glasses and measure each ingredient into each glass. Although I have not tried it, you could mix the peppermint syrup, chocolate syrup, and milk for your chosen quantity in a pitcher or measuring cup and then divide it among your glasses before mixing in the soda water.
Yes, you can try just chocolate or add another flavored syrup of your choice.
Peppermint Old-Fashioned Chocolate Soda
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons peppermint syrup
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- ¼ cup very cold whole milk
- very cold club soda seltzer, or sparkling water (enough to finish filling the glass, about 8-10 ounces)
Instructions
- In a 16-ounce glass, whisk together the peppermint syrup, chocolate syrup, and milk.
- While whisking vigorously (you want to create froth!) add the soda water to fill the glass. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
- This soda is best enjoyed immediately!
- This makes one serving, just for you. This would also be a really fun recipe to do at a party or gathering. Just set all the ingredients out on the counter and let people make their own. You could display the instructions for easy mixing!
Questions & Reviews
I just wanted to say thank you!! I am hosting/organizing/creating a bridal shower. And the only thing that has had me stumped has been drinks! I loved the Italian drink idea and I am also including this one! Thanks bunches!!!!
I am determined to have this shower unique and memorable in all aspects..this will really help!
Jackie P
Sitting at Bluebird’s soda counter and sharing a sundae was one of our favorite newlywed dates. Man, I miss Logan.
Wow, never heard of chocolate soda. I must love it, cause I love chocolate. And I love your chocolate/peppermint obsession 🙂
But I’m very sad that my browser doesn’t come up with an “Older posts” link at the bottom of the page so I can browse through what you’ve been posting for the past weeks. Do you guys have a fix for that? 🙂
It’s absolutely luxurious to own a soda maker, and my SodaStream now lets me make delish things like this on a whim because I never used to keep seltzer on hand. It always went flat before I could use it. I use the SS daily, at will. Sigh. Such contentment.
Sounds yummy! Gonna have to try. I keep meaning to ask this question every time I make an Italian soda: what is the difference between Club Soda, Seltzer Water, Tonic Water, and now Soda Water? Can you pretty much use them interchangeably?
I have a request…. I really loved the Mother’s Day gift guide you did this year and was wondering if you had more gift ideas for Christmas? Like stuff for moms, dads, and kids? Love your site and cookbooks!
Okay Kate, I know this isn’t actually the dirty diet coke post … but the peppermint syrup reminded me that I needed to tell you … I’ve tried the dirty diet coke’s in all the drive-thru’s around town and your dirty diet coke “recipe” is THE BEST!! As in … I’ve not had one near as good … anywhere. I’ve stocked my pantry with coconut syrup … it’s my favorite afternoon “treat”. You are genius 🙂
And … i’m missing the “older posts” link at the bottom of the home tab string … are there plans to bring it back, It’s helpful to scroll thru posts newest to oldest. Thanks!
Love the Bluebird! This will be a fun treat. Thx 🙂