caps called "soda jerk caps", button-up shirts with a bow tie and an apron as their uniform. Lingo Soda jerks were known for having their own lingo for how their drinks were made. They created nicknames for different drinks. For example, they called a glass of milk "baby" and a strawberry milkshake "in the hay". A Coca-Cola with ice was called "scratch one". They also had lingo to express how they wanted their drink to be served. Coffee, or "draw one" would be served strong if called "draw one from the south". If a drink was ordered with extra ice it was "heavy on the hail". Some of these terms are still used today. Egg creams, the shorthand for a chocolate soda with some milk, are served in many places and are especially known in New York where they originated. Another term from soda jerk lingo that remains in use is "concrete," a name for an extremely thick milkshake or custard. For example, Culver's continues to serve their famous Concrete Mixers. See also Dirty soda Barista Bartender Lunch counter Milk bar Milkshake Coffeehouse References External links Albright, Andrea. "Longtime soda jerk closes up shop", The Topeka Capital-Journal, July 9, 2000. Cultural history of the United States Obsolete occupations Food services occupations