Strawberry Milkshake

A cold refreshing drink made with ice cream, milk and strawberries.

History

When the term “milkshake” was first used in print in 1885, milkshakes were an alcoholic whiskey drink that has been described as a “sturdy, healthful eggnog type of drink, with eggs, whiskey, etc., served as a tonic as well as a treat”. However, by 1900, the term referred to “wholesome drinks made with chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla syrups.”

The history of the electric blender, malted milk drinks, and milkshakes are interconnected. Before the widespread availability of electric blenders, milkshake-type drinks were more like eggnog, or they were a hand-shaken mixture of crushed ice and milk, sugar, and flavorings. Hamilton Beach’s drink mixers began being used at soda fountains in 1911 and the electric blender or drink mixer was invented by Steven Poplawski in 1922. With the invention of the blender, milkshakes began to take their modern, whipped, aerated, and frothy form.

How to make one yourself

We love this refreshing recipe...

Indredients:
• 225g strawberries, with green tops removed
• 300ml cold milk
• 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream
• Extra strawberries, to serve (optional)

Instructions:
• Tip the strawberries into a food processor with the milk and ice cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Pour into tall glasses, top with sliced strawberries.

For an adult treat why not try a shot of Rum in the mix!