Soda Fountain Phosphates
Phosphates were carbonated beverages made-from-scratch by the "soda jerk" using carbonated soda water,
flavored syrups and phosphoric acid.
They were basically just carbonated water, acid phosphate, and a sweet flavored syrup. Popular flavors
included chocolate, vanilla, lemon, and cherry. The acid phosphate gave them a tangy taste and was the
reason they were called "phosphates."
There's an article here, with recipes: Homemade Dessert Recipes
You can buy acid phosphate - Amazon has it. These days, citric acid is often substituted for the acid phosphate. There have been concerns about the healthiness of consuming too much phosphates. Carbonated water is basically club soda. Amazon also has citric acid and flavored soda syrups.
Vanilla Phosphates 2002
Vanilla Phosphates 2003
