Milkshake

A cold drink made by blending ice cream with milk and flavorings until thick and smooth.

Frozen desserts and sweet beverages

Also called: shake

A classic ratio is about 3 scoops of ice cream to ½ cup (120 ml) of milk; less milk gives a thicker shake. Blending briefly keeps it thick; long blending warms and thins it.

Popular flavors include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and cookies and cream. Malted milkshakes add malted milk powder.

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Tools for this

Hamilton Beach Retro Milkshake MakerThe diner-style spindle mixer for thick, frothy shakes.See it on Amazon
Libbey Fountain Milkshake GlassesClassic soda-fountain glasses that make it feel like a treat.See it on Amazon
Reusable Stainless Straws (12)Wide straws that handle thick shakes and smoothies.See it on Amazon

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

Milkshake (Q37159), Wikidata