Homemade Eleven Madison Park-Inspired Egg Cream
Experience a taste of New York's culinary excellence with this simple yet sublime egg cream, inspired by the classic served at Eleven Madison Park.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup good quality chocolate syrup (such as Fox's U-Bet or homemade)
- 1 cup very cold whole milk
- 1 cup very cold plain seltzer or sparkling water
Instructions
- 1
Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly chilled for the best frothy result. Place two tall glasses in the freezer for a few minutes to chill them further.
- 2
Into each chilled glass, pour 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) of chocolate syrup.
- 3
Add 1/2 cup of cold whole milk to each glass. Stir vigorously with a spoon or a whisk until the syrup is fully incorporated and a light brown, creamy base forms.
- 4
Slowly top each glass with 1/2 cup of very cold seltzer or sparkling water. As you pour, stir gently from the bottom up to create a thick, frothy head without losing too much carbonation. The goal is to incorporate air and lift the milk foam, not to aggressively mix.
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy the classic New York experience!