06/20/2026
June 20: National Vanilla Milkshake Day
This frosty drink didn't begin with those three ingredients, though. In 1885, the term "milkshake" showed up in print for the first time. The concoction of cream, eggs, and whiskey was often served with other alcoholic tonics such as lemonades and soda waters.
By 1900, a milkshake often referred to "wholesome drinks made with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla syrups." In these frothy beverages, ice cream was nowhere to be found. However, a few years later in the early 1900s, people began asking for this new treat with a scoop of ice cream. By the 1930s, malt shops were serving milkshakes all over the United States.
FreezyFun Milkshake
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Ingredients
2 servings
1½ cups (375 mL) Whole milk
¼ cup (60 mL) Heavy cream
¼ cup (60 mL) Granulated sugar or flavored syrup
½ tbsp (7 mL) Vanilla extract
4 servings
3 cups (1 L) Whole milk
½ cup (125 mL) Heavy cream
½ cup (125 mL) Granulated sugar or flavored syrup
1 tbsp (15 mL) Vanilla extract
8 servings
6 cups (1.4 L) Whole milk
1 cup (250 mL) Heavy cream
1 cup (250 mL) Granulated sugar or flavored syrup
2 tbsp (30 mL) Vanilla extract
Directions
Add all the ingredients to a large bowl with a spout. Whisk until the sugar or syrup has completely dissolved.
Press the Power Button to turn on the FreezyFun Ultimate Frozen Drink & Soft-Serve Maker, select the milkshake setting, press the power button to start, and pour the mixture into the tank.
Let the mixture churn until the machine reads "End."
Dispense the frozen drink into cups. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or flavored syrup, if you’d like.
Yield:
2-8 servings
Cook's Tips:
In a rush? Smaller servings will slush faster than larger servings.
Make it easier to add in the syrup by warming it up in the microwave for 30 seconds.
For a protein boost, add 1 scoop (approximately 3 tbsp/45 mL) protein powder per serving to the base mixture before churning.
Press the + Button to make a thicker milkshake.
