Boston Cooler
A Detroit specialty combining ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.
- 1Place ice cream scoops in a tall glass.
- 2Slowly pour ginger ale over ice cream.
- 3Allow foam to settle then add more ginger ale.
- 4Stir gently if desired.
- 5Serve immediately with spoon and straw.
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The Boston Cooler is a Detroit, Michigan specialty despite its misleading name. Created in the early 20th century, this float combines Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream. The name likely references Boston Boulevard in Detroit, where Vernors was widely distributed. Fred Sanders, the Detroit confectioner, is often credited with popularizing the combination. The Boston Cooler remains a beloved local tradition in the Detroit metropolitan area.
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