Egg cream of the soda fountain, a group of independent soda fountain operators have declared March 15 as National Egg Cream Day. Egg cream An egg cream is a beverage consisting of milk, carbonated water, and flavored syrup (typically chocolate or vanilla). Despite the name, the drink contains neither eggs nor cream. The egg cream is almost exclusively a fountain drink. Although there have been several attempts to bottle it, none has been wholly successful, as its fresh taste and characteristic head require mixing of the ingredients just before drinking. Most writing on the egg cream assumes that it originated among Eastern
Portello (soft drink) Portello (soft drink) Portello (also known as Portino and Ruby Mello) is a carbonated grape and berry flavored soft drink. Its rich, fruity flavour can be compared to port wine(which inspired the drink's name) or cola. It is believed to have originated in London, England in the 18th century, before spreading to colonies of the British Empire. Currently, the trademark for 'Portello' is owned by Coca-Cola Amatil, leading smaller Australian brands such as Wimmers to use the name 'Portino' instead. In Australia, portello has been manufactured since the late 19th century. Varieties are currently produced by Kirks, Diet Rite (from