26 Easy Milkshake Recipes That Will Rock Your World (2024)

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When it comes to having your cake and eating it too, why not drink it as well? Milkshakes on a hot day (or, heck, we love them even in the dead of winter, like this sugar cookie milkshake) are some of our favorite desserts. They're creamy, dreamy, and only get better mixed with all our favorite crumbled cookies, pies, and brownies. We even love how cereal has inspired some of our favorite shake flavors, like our Fruity Pebbles milkshake and Cap'n Crunch milkshake.

Speaking of mix-ins, whether you simply top with sprinkles, whipped cream, or caramel sauce, you can never go wrong whichever way you go when dressing up your milkshake. Make a chocolate-covered strawberry-inspired strawberry milkshake by drizzling hot fudge into your glass before pouring in your shake. You can even take your leftover lemon icebox pie slices and blend it into an even more lemon-y lemon pie milkshake. And yes, even red velvet cake gets better when added to our red velvet milkshake.

If you want to really go wild, you can set up a toppings bar at your next party for your guests to create their own crazy milkshakes, complete with crumbled Oreos, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms, and edible cookie dough. If you want your dessert time to also count as happy hour, go all out with wine for a boozy red wine milkshake.

You know what really goes with milkshakes? A burger and French fries. There's just nothing like dipping hot salty French fries right into a chocolate shake, as far as we're concerned. Don't knock it 'til you try it!

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Perfect Milkshake

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This easy milkshake recipe gives you the perfect ratio of milk to ice cream and is completely customizable. You can even turn your milkshake into a malt by adding 2 tablespoons malt powder to your ice cream and milk before blending!

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Strawberry Milkshake

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Our trick to to keeping this milkshake decadently thick? Freeze the strawberries first. And, of course, don't forget to top it off with some freshly whipped cream.

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Salted Caramel-Pretzel Milkshake

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Heaven in a glass for anyone who can't get enough of salty-and-sweet anything: Spoon caramel sauce along the insides of the glass for that classic ice cream shop look, then pour in the milkshake mixture and garnish with (duh) a pretzel.

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Creamsicle Milkshakes

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Creamsicles are one of the most underrated ice cream treats, in our humble opinion! Tart orange juice and orange sherbet are the perfect partner for creamy, rich vanilla ice cream.

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Boozy S'mores Milkshake

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Want a buzz but not the sting and taste of alcohol? We got you. Boozy milkshakes are about to be your new BFFs, and it doesn't get much better than this Baileys and vanilla vodka-based dream of a dessert. Want even more boozy milkshakes? Try our boozy shamrock shake or boozy chai milkshake.

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Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake

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We'd drink McDonald's best seasonal dessert, the minty, creamy Shamrock Shake, any day of the year. Want to spike it? We're so glad you asked. Try our boozy Shamrock Shake next!

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Red, White & Boozy Shakes

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We spend so much time planning the grilling menu for the holiday, but the desserts and co*cktails are just as important. Feel free to experiment with your favorite booze for each layer. Blue curaçao is our choice for adding vibrant color to the blue layer. For the vanilla layer, we simply spiked with plain vodka, but feel free to use vanilla vodka, and for the red layer, we went with raspberry sorbet and raspberry vodka for some fruity flavor.

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S'mores Milkshake

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Can you ever have too many s'mores-flavored treats in your life? To make this shake based on the campfire classic, blend vanilla ice cream with marshmallows and graham crackers, then pour into a chocolate syrup-swirled glass. Top with toasted marshmallows (blast them under the broiler for 3 minutes), a graham cracker, and a piece of chocolate for the full experience.

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Lemon Pie Milkshakes

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Pucker up for this tart yet creamy milkshake that's reminiscent of your favorite lemon icebox pie. We blend up lemon juice, ice cream, and lemon curd, then top with plenty of graham crackers to make this truly taste like a pie in a glass.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshake

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At Disney's '50s Prime Time Café, everything is modeled after mom’s kitchen, down to the menu, which is why we love our favorite childhood sandwich flavor in milkshake form.

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Oreo Cheesecake Milkshake

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Oreo fans, take note: We blended up the cookies with a little cream cheese (use more if you like the tang) to re-create a slice of beloved Oreo cheesecake. Complete the look with a dollop of whipped cream and two Mini Oreos.

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Fruity Pebbles Milkshake

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Attention all cereal-meets-dessert lovers! It's time to take your obsession with cereal milk to the next level with this genius easy milkshake that uses our favorite nostalgic breakfast cereal.

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Red Wine Milkshakes

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How much red wine you choose to pour in the blender is entirely up to you—we usually just eyeball it. A fruit-forward red wine like Zinfandel is best for vanilla ice cream, but feel free to experiment with semisweet sparkling red wines too, like Lambrusco or Brachetto D'acqui.

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Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake

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Have your strawberry shortcake—and drink it too, with this summer-y shake, which has pound cake blended in for a luxuriously thick texture.

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Creamsicle Milkshake Shots

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These milkshake shots are creamy, fruity, and boozy—a real win-win-win situation. We opted for blackberry, peach, and strawberry for our shots, but feel free to improvise with your favorite fruits.

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Banana Cream Pie Milkshake

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The classic banana cream pie enters milkshake territory with this deliciously rich, spoonable dessert. Don't forget the crushed graham crackers and a Maraschino cherry on top!

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Bourbon Milk Punch

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This boozy milkshake packs a serious punch. Mixed with bourbon and honey, it's like a Southern summer dream, and we can't get enough. Try out our red wine milkshakes next!

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Cap'n Crunch Milkshakes

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Crunch-atize your milkshake with this easy recipe. We steep the cereal in milk to infuse it with flavor before blending it up with peanut butter and ice cream. A peanut butter and Cap'n Crunch-studded rim completes this dreamy cereal-inspired dessert.

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Cherry-Vanilla Milkshake

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This shake is one of our favorite uses for summertime cherries. Got leftover cherry pie? Add that in too! If you're feeling boozy, this fresh cherry vanilla shake is begging to be spiked with some bourbon.

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Milkshake

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We already know we love pie in milkshakes, but why not add cake? Pick up some cupcakes, make a cake, do whatever you need to do to get your hands on some red velvet cake flavor, then get blending with some vanilla ice cream.

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FAQs

What is the 1 that you need to make milkshake? ›

You only need two ingredients to make a great milkshake: ice cream and milk. One pint of ice cream will make two milkshakes. Stick to plain flavors that don't have mix-ins. You'll need 2/3 cup milk, which is enough to get things moving but doesn't overwhelm the ice cream flavor.

What is the secret of a good milkshake? ›

Master a few tricks below to ensure you blend up a perfectly thick and creamy milkshake every time.
  • Soften the ice cream and chill the glass. Take the ice cream out of the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before use. ...
  • Measure the ingredients. 1 cup ice cream to 1/4 cup milk is a great ratio.
  • Blend the shake. ...
  • Serve.
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What is the oldest milkshake? ›

The Shakes We All Know and Love Today

In 1922, on a particularly hot summer's day, Pop invented his creation. To this simple mixture of milk, flavored syrup, and malt, he added several generous scoops of vanilla ice cream. And there you have it! The famous ice cream milkshake we all know and love was created!

How to make a milkshake thicker? ›

One way is to use a higher ratio of ice cream to milk. This will make the shake thicker and more dense. Another way is to add in some additional ingredients like bananas or avocados. This will also help to thicken up the shake and make it more creamy.

How were old fashioned milkshakes made? ›

The word “milkshake” was first printed in 1885, but it wasn't for the kid-friendly treat we think of today. Instead, the first milkshakes were a combination of cream, eggs, and whiskey! By the early 1900s, whiskey milkshakes were replaced for ones made with flavored syrups and malted milk.

Why put a raw egg in a milkshakes? ›

Raw eggs are quite nutritious, and don't really add any flavour to the milkshake. What they do add is a delicious creaminess and frothiness. Having said that, the egg is totally optional so if you are queasy about the idea, or worried about salmonella poisoning, just leave it out.

What is a Tom and Jerry milkshake? ›

Tom and Jerry Shake

Put contents of shake package into blender or shaker bottle. Add rum extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, water, and almond milk and blend until smooth.

What is in a McDonald's milkshake? ›

Milkshake Base

OR: Reconstituted Skimmed MILK, Sugar, Cream (MILK), Skimmed MILK Powder, Glucose Syrup, Whey Powder (MILK), Stabilisers (Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum), Natural Flavouring.

What is the most sold milkshake? ›

Chocolate and vanilla lovers might be a little shocked when they see that the strawberry milkshake was the most popular milkshake across the country.

What is an 80s milkshake? ›

Chocolate milkshake topped with vanilla ice cream & a pure chocolate shell.

What did milkshakes used to be called? ›

Newspaper articles from the late 1930s suggest the term 'frosted' was sometimes used to refer to milkshakes, particularly those made with ice cream.

What mixture is milkshake? ›

It is usually prepared by milk, ice cream or iced milk, emulsifier and/or stabilizer, and flavorings or sweeteners (e.g., fruit syrup or chocolate sauce). Milkshake contains ice cream unlike milk smoothie. Traditionally, milkshake is served with a whipped cream as topping in a tall glass with a straw.

Which ice cream is best for milkshakes? ›

The Best Ice Cream

In most cases, stick with vanilla ice cream to avoid a milkshake that's too sweet. Even if you're making a chocolate, strawberry, or some other flavor of shake, vanilla ice cream is like the blank canvas that allows you to get the flavor just right.

How to use milkshake 12 in 1? ›

Use: Spray over clean, damp hair. Distribute and proceed with the desired style.

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