**Milkshake Preparation**:
– Milkshakes are prepared in various establishments using milkshake machines or blenders.
– Any flavor of ice cream can be used to make milkshakes.
– Additional flavorings like chocolate syrup or malted milk powder are commonly added.
– Fast-food outlets may use automatic milkshake machines for efficiency.
**Milkshake Terminology**:
– Different regions have varied terms for milkshakes, such as thick shake, frappe, or cabinet.
– Milkshakes with malted milk powder may be called malts.
– Particularly thick milkshakes are known as concrete.
– Legal requirements in some areas dictate what can be labeled a milkshake.
– Some fast-food chains have unique names for their milkshake products.
**History of Milkshakes**:
– Milkshakes originated in the U.S. in the early 20th century.
– The introduction of electric blenders in the 1920s boosted milkshake popularity.
– Malted milk powder became popular in the 1920s.
– The first automated milkshake machine, the Multimixer, was invented in 1936.
– By the 1950s, milkshakes were popular globally in various establishments.
**Evolution of Milkshakes**:
– From the 1880s to the 1930s, milkshakes transitioned from alcoholic drinks to wholesome beverages.
– Automation of milkshakes began in the 1930s with the Multimixer.
– In the 1940s and 1950s, milkshakes were popular in diners and soda fountains.
– Ray Kroc used automated machines at McDonald’s to speed up production.
– In the 2000s, reduced-sugar and low-fat milkshakes were developed for school lunch programs.
**Milkshakes in Popular Culture**:
– Milkshakes are used in films to symbolize purity, innocence, and youth.
– Characters in media, like those from Archie Comics, are often depicted enjoying milkshakes.
– The term ‘Milkshake Duck’ refers to a person who gains then loses popularity on social media.
– Notable milkshake brands like Keventers Milkshake and Shake Shack are recognized.
– Milkshakes have a nostalgic and cultural significance, evolving from a simple drink to a complex symbol.
A milkshake (sometimes simply called a shake) is a sweet beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings or sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, or fruit syrup into a thick, sweet, cold mixture. It may also be made using a base made from non-dairy products, including plant milks such as almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk. Dry ingredients such as whole fruit, nuts, seeds, candy, or cookies may be incorporated.
.jpg) A strawberry milkshake topped with a strawberry | |
| Alternative names | Thick shake, frappe, cabinet |
|---|---|
| Type | Beverage |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Milk, ice cream, and flavorings or sweeteners |
Milkshakes originated in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, and grew in popularity following the introduction of electric blenders in the subsequent two decades. They became a common part of youth popular culture, as ice cream shops were a culturally acceptable meeting place for youth, and milkshakes became symbolic of the innocence of youth.