Fox's U-Bet Original Chocolate Syrup

Fox's U-bet chocolate syrup is a commercial chocolate syrup originally made by H. Fox & Company in Brooklyn, New York starting c. 1900. It was said to be invented in a basement in Brownsville, Brooklyn according to David Fox. Herman Fox, his grandfather, left town for the Texas oil boom and returned only with the phrase "you bet." U-bet syrup is best known as being a key component in the fountain beverage, the egg-cream. While the specific order in preparation is subject to much debate within New York City, the components of the classic egg cream recipe consist of U-Bet syrup, milk and seltzer. The beverage has since become an iconic staple in New York.