Churchill (snow cone)

A Churchill is a specific type of shaved ice treat popular in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is distinguished from typical snow cones by the inclusion of ice cream and a sweet cream topping. Typically, Churchills are made with shaved ice, flavored syrup (often multiple flavors), a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the middle of the shaved ice, and a final drizzle of sweet cream. Variations exist, and customers are often able to customize the flavors of syrup and request different ice cream flavors. It is considered a local specialty and a refreshing summer treat. While the precise origin is debated, it is generally accepted that the Churchill snow cone originated in the Salt Lake City area and has become a regional favorite. The name likely stems from a connection to Winston Churchill, though the exact reasoning is unclear and may be apocryphal. Some theories suggest it was named after a shop or person bearing the Churchill name.