Shake Recipes

Turn your kitchen into a 1950’s soda shop with any of these float and shake recipes.

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Eggnog Shakes

2 reviews

Although made with fat-free ingredients, the easy-to-fix eggnog shake recipe retains the thick creamy consistency of the classic Christmas beverage. I love serving this milkshake! —Dale Hartman, Coventry, Rhode Island

Strawberry Malts

2 reviews

Strawberry malts are an old-fashioned twist on strawberry milkshakes. Juicy strawberries, sweet strawberry syrup and creamy vanilla ice cream are...


Old-Fashioned Chocolate Malted Milk

1 review

With a few ingredients, you can make this old-fashioned favorite just like the old malt shops used to have!


Pineapple Shakes

1 review

Wheeeee…What a delicious and refreshing new take on frosty milkshake flavor! Feeling hot and harried? You'll freeze your teeth and...


Lime Milk Shakes

3 reviews

“My daughter likes to make these delicious shakes in our blender. I turn them into Popsicles by freezing them, or...

Strawberry Patch Frost

4 reviews

Strawberries get treated to a delicious chill in this pretty and simple drink.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


Banana-Almond Milk Shakes

2 reviews

A few sips of this flavorful shake will curb the hungriest sweet tooth. For a lighter version, substitute a tablespoon...


Pumpkin Milk Shakes

1 review

My son loved this festive milkshake growing up—it's nicely spiced and tastes like pumpkin pie. I like cutting off both...


Mimosa Floats

Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop...


Strawberry Floats

2 reviews

Strawberry floats are fruity, fizzy and fun! This summery twist on a frosty float features homemade soda made with fresh...


S’mores Milk Shake

1 review

When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it...


Firecracker Float

4 reviews

Thanks to Pop Rocks candy, these frozen drinks will literally make your mouth tingle with great flavor! —Taste of Home...


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Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes

2 reviews

The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the...

Makeover Nutty Monkey Malts

4 reviews

Get all the flavor of a classic diner milkshake with only a fraction of the calories and fat. Flavored with...


Hocus-Pocus Sherbet Potion

We worked our magic in the kitchen and whipped up this clever beverage. Sherbet and ice cream combine with orange...


Orange Creme Sodas

2 reviews

Lillian Weir, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, says this treat is a hit with kids and adults alike. Serve it on National...


Strawberry-Peach Milk Shakes

1 review

You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for...


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Strawberry Milkshake

6 reviews

Grab your spoon: this strawberry milkshake is thick, bright with strawberry flavor and infinitely customizable.


Peanut Butter Milkshake

9 reviews

Special treats are sometimes the simplest ones, as is the case with a peanut butter milkshake. This tasty treat requires...


Peachy Buttermilk Shakes

1 review

The tang of buttermilk blended with sweet peaches prompts frequent requests for this shake from my husband and grandchildren. —Anna...


Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Soda

What a treat! Our cooks dreamed up this idea when they began testing ice cream recipes. Try using homemade vanilla...


Purple Cows

Kids will need only three ingredients to whip up this bright beverage shared by Renee Schwebach of Dumont, Minnesota. The...