10/02/2026
💜🐄 DID YOU KNOW?
The Purple Cow has been around a whole lot longer than you might think!
This sweet, purple treat started showing up around American soda fountains in the early 1900s, with references to the drink appearing by the 1930s. The classic recipe was simple: grape soda or grape juice + vanilla ice cream. 🍇🍦
As soda fountains and malt shops became a favorite gathering place, the Purple Cow became one of those fun, nostalgic treats people came back for again and again.
And that purple shake never really went away!
Over the years, we’ve seen all kinds of colorful shakes and creative combinations, right up to the most recent viral sensations like the Grimace Shake. 💜
Different generations, different twists, but the idea is still the same: something cold, creamy, sweet, and just plain fun. 🥤
And today, you can carry on this long-standing tradition right here at The Malt Shop!
💜 Stop by and grab a Purple Cow today, or use our QR code to order online and we’ll have it ready for you!
Come get a taste of a little piece of American soda-fountain history and share your Purple Cow memories in the comments! 🐄🥤
