Name: Gilles Frozen Custards Cold Drinks Recipe
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 serving Coca-Cola (regular); 1 serving Diet Coca-Cola; 1 serving Root Beer; 1 serving Orange Soda; 1 serving Mountain Dew; 1 serving Sprite; 1 serving Sprite Zero; 8 oz 2% Milk (white); 8 oz 2% Milk (chocolate); 12 oz Lemonade (fresh or bottled); 12 oz Iced tea (unsweetened or sweetened); 1 cup Ice; 1 wedge Lemon wedge (optional, for lemonade or iced tea); 1 each Straw (optional)

Method

Beverages - Carbonated Sodas

Chill the chosen soda can or bottle (Coca‑Cola, Diet Coca‑Cola, Root Beer, Orange Soda, Mountain Dew, Sprite, or Sprite Zero) in the refrigerator until cold, or use an ice-filled glass to cool immediately.

If using a glass: fill the glass 2/3 full with ice (about 1 cup). Open the soda and pour gently down the side of the glass to minimize foam, stopping when the glass is about 1/4 inch below the rim.

If using a can/bottle to serve directly: open and serve chilled. Offer a straw on the side if preferred.

Place the glass on a coaster and serve immediately to preserve carbonation.

Beverages - Milk

Keep 2% milk (white and chocolate) refrigerated at 35–40°F (2–4°C) until ready to serve.

If serving in a glass: fill a chilled glass with about 4–6 ice cubes (optional) and pour 8 oz of milk over the ice. For chocolate milk, shake the container well before pouring to recombine any settled cocoa.

Wipe any spills from the rim, place a straw if desired, and serve immediately.

Beverages - Noncarbonated Refreshers

For bottled or pre-made lemonade/iced tea: chill in the refrigerator until cold.

If serving in a glass: fill the glass with ice (about 1 cup), pour 12 oz lemonade or iced tea over the ice, leaving ~1/4 inch headspace.

For iced tea made from concentrate or brewed tea: if using concentrate, follow manufacturer dilution (commonly 1 part concentrate to 3 parts water) and chill. If brewing: steep 4–6 tea bags in 1 quart (950 ml) of boiling water for 5 minutes, remove tea bags, sweeten hot if desired so it dissolves, then cool to room temperature and refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge if desired.

Provide lemon wedge and straw as optional garnish and serve immediately.

Add-ons & Garnishes

Ice: use clean, food‑grade ice. Fill glasses with the amount specified in beverage directions. Avoid overfilling to prevent dilution.

Lemon wedge: roll the lemon on a countertop to release juices, cut a 1/8–1/4 inch slit, place on the rim or squeeze into the drink to taste.

Straws: insert a straw when serving carbonated or noncarbonated drinks for convenience.