Posted on 06/20/2024 8:27:07 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY
On June 20 enjoy a cool, frothy ice cream soda to celebrate National Ice Cream Soda Day!
#NationalIceCreamSodaDay
There are many claims to the invention of this delicious treat. One such claim was made by a Mr. Robert McCay Green. According to Green, he created the beverage in 1874 in Philadelphia when he ran out of ice for his shaved ice treats. Once he began substituting ice cream, he had a hit on his hands. Green even included in his will that his gravestone read, "Here lies the originator of the ice cream soda."
Philip Mohr of Elizabeth, New Jersey would mix soda water with ice cream to make the drink colder. His practice took place as early as 1862 beating out Mr. Green's claim.
Advertisements in an 1862 Newport Daily News for Sheld's celebrating Ice Cream Soda encourage customers to "Try It, Try It, Try It, It." By the looks of it, it was something new at the time.
Whenever the ice cream soda was invented, it was certainly a winning combination. For generations, we have been enjoying these creamy carbonated desserts at pharmacies and soda fountains across the country.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY
One of the best ways to celebrate the day is by enjoying your favorite ice cream soda flavor with a friend. It all starts with these wonderful Ice Cream Soda Glasses as you experiment with sodas, ice cream, and have a taste-off. What kinds of flavors do you think go best together? Let us know by using #NationalIceCreamSodaDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar is researching the origins of this soda day. However, we do enjoy hearing from you!
NATIONAL VANILLA MILKSHAKE DAY
On June 20 each year, National Vanilla Milkshake Day celebrates the cold beverage made with vanilla ice cream, vanilla, and milk.
#VanillaMilkshakeDay
This frosty drink didn't begin with those three ingredients, though. In 1885, the term "milkshake" showed up in print for the first time. The concoction of cream, eggs, and whiskey was often served with other alcoholic tonics such as lemonades and soda waters.
By 1900, a milkshake often referred to "wholesome drinks made with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla syrups." In these frothy beverages, ice cream was nowhere to be found. However, a few years later in the early 1900s, people began asking for this new treat with a scoop of ice cream. By the 1930s, malt shops were serving milkshakes all over the United States.
Maybe you want to top off your vanilla milkshake with a little bit of whipped cream and a cherry on top!!
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL VANILLA MILKSHAKE DAY
Share a vanilla milkshake with someone. Whether you make one at home or go out to your favorite ice cream shop, a vanilla milkshake is a terrific pick-me-up. They're also easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you and the family can make your favorite milkshakes at home.
Use #VanillaMilkshakeDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL VANILLA MILKSHAKE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar is researching the origins of this sweet holiday. In the meantime, visit the International Page to see what other celebrations are going on around the world on June 20th.
My new hand blender just arrived this morning before I woke up lol it’s heating up here
Wow, Joey gets his own National Day. Looking very much forward to tonight’s news to see what he eats.
Thanks for the post. When I was a kid, sometimes I’d take some of my paper route money and get a chocolate ice cream soda at the soda fountain at one of the local drug stores.
I spent my paper route money of 45’s, model cars & planes and comic books...Important stuff...............
I’m sorry it’s called an Immersion Blender now 😆
Me too I especially liked Sargent Rock
Slot cars and nitromethane come to mind. I wish at times that I could get a life mulligan. Don’t forget JetX and Estes.
I did those too C and D engines Estes build it melt the shoot lol 🚀
Nick Nolte as ‘Doc’ ordered a beer shake in ‘Cannery Row’.
Steinbeck at his best.
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream Soda / Recipe by Taste of Home
Ing 3/4 cup chocolate syrup 1 c milk 4 c soda water, chilled 8 scoops chocolate ice cream, divided
Directions Place 3 tbl chocolate syrup in 4-16-oz. glasses. Add 1/4 cup milk, cup soda water to each;
stir til foamy. Add two scoops ice cream to each. Top with whipped cream. Add a straw.
Used to make my own. ‘spect we’re both old farts and proud of it. Tools and chemicals are available from Skylighter.
I had an Estes BIG BERTHA!........................
Which joints celebrate it?
I might go buy one from them.
Kroger is doing something.
Bertha...
One of the best Dead songs ever.
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