5 Weird Drinks Found Only In New York

If you are a fan of trying food and beverages that are weird, these five might pique your interest. These are five strange beverages you'll only find in New York State. Try them at your own risk.

1. Aunt Rosie's & PJ's Crystal Beach Loganberry

I must admit, I've lived in Buffalo for 10 years and never have tried a loganberry beverage. Now that I know a bit more about it, it's on my list. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, a mad scientist hellbent on making a "better berry" created a hybrid of a blackberry and a raspberry. The loganberry, which the drinks are made from, was created in the 1800s by Judge J.H. Logan in California.

You probably know loganberry as a drink, and if you've never tried it, it's dark red, non-carbonated, caffeine-free, and a "Buffalo thing". Loganberry was originally sold in beverage form at Crystal Beach theme park over the border. The park closed in 1989, but the loganberry drink has lived on as a unique beverage in Western New York and Southern Ontario. You've probably heard of or seen Aunt Rosie's Loganberry, which is owned by Pepsi-Cola. Another popular brand, PJ's Crystal Beach Loganberry, is owned by PJ and Carolyn Davis of Sarasoda, Inc., who both grew up in Tonawanda! ~ 96.1 The Breeze

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2. Mint Milk

If you love mint, this drink is for you (and me)!

Since 1976, Byrne mint milk has been a St. Patrick’s Day tradition. People can’t resist the delicious twist of mint flavor and fresh milk. Experience our mint milk today! ~ Byrne Dairy

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3. Nutcracker (Alcoholic)

If you drink alcohol and live in New York City, you may have come across a nutcracker before. A nutcracker is an illegal alcoholic beverage sold in the city, usually during the summer. The Nutcracker sales force can usually be found in the park, at the beach, or on the block.

Nutcrackers are illegal, generally homemade liquor & juice drinks sold by New York City street vendors. You might hear bootleggers hawking their wares (shouting "Nutcracker!") at city beaches. ~ Wikipedia

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4. Egg Cream

The name is pretty off-putting to me, and it's also misleading. The drink doesn't have eggs or cream in it. The recipe calls for chocolate syrup, milk or half-and-half, and club soda.

Old-school New Yorkers know the best spot for a classic chocolate egg cream is Gem Spa, a quintessential bodega in the East Village. ~ Food Insider

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5. Cel-Ray Soda

If you like celery and want it in a beverage form, Cel-Ray Soda sounds like the perfect accompaniment to a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup lunch on a cold New York winter day.

First produced in 19th-century Brooklyn, Cel-Ray is a kosher, carbonated celery-flavored soft drink. Derived from celery seed extract, it is commonly found in Jewish delicatessens in New York City and South Florida. ~ Wikipedia

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