New Takes on Milkshakes

A good milkshake hits all the important dessert flavor groups. Smooth and creamy yet with a slight chew, delicate sweetness without overt cloy, filling and yet deceptively light, the delicious descriptions can go on and on.

While the options for milkshakes are near endless due to the range of potential ingredients, there are some unique takes that offer a variety to the tried and true classic. Things like Indian-influenced Lassi drinks or soy-based "health" milkshakes offer a number of new ways to stir up your favorite summertime drink.

We've gathered some of our favorite "different" shakes from the What's Cookin' database. Read on to see which made the top five and be sure to tell us your favorite milkshake flavor combinations in the comments below!

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Lassi

Frozen Mango Lassi

This tropical take on the dessert uses just yogurt, mango sorbet and a blender. Garnish with a mint leaf and you're dessert is complete!

Also try: Pinapple Lassi, Strawberry Lassi

Healthy

Berry Soy Shake

This combination of the season's best berries with milk and frozen yogurt provides a lighter take on the regular milkshake that is just as delicious.

Also try: Espresso Soy Milk Shake, Blackberry-Mango Breakfast Shake

Caffeinated

Frozen Affogato Shake

The espresso granita here provides both a sort of sauce and your caffeine fix for the afternoon. Classic affogato flavor in the form of your favorite shake.

Also try: The Lebowski Shake, Mocha Malted Shake

Boozy

Vodka Grasshopper

This mint chocolate shake just screams summer fun. Blend it up and top with whipped cream and you are in for a good night. Just be sure the kids don't get their hands on this one.

Also try: Brandy Alexander Shake, Guinness Milkshake

Unique

Banana-Caramel Milkshake

Including a large banana means this is healthy too, right?

Also try: Coffee Avocado Milkshake, Honeydew Cucumber Shake

Want To Learn More?

Want to learn how to make your own ice cream at home? Read on and see how you can cool down all summer long without having to buy it!

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Comments

purvi

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the ice cream making article/image says 'read on', but there's no link. this happened to me the other day too - do i just need to search for the article?

Aug 06, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Kate-
Statton

Hand of Snooth

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Hi purvi, thanks for catching this! It has now been updated. What was the other article that you saw this happen in?

Aug 07, 2012 at 9:39 AM
purvi

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Hi Kate - I honestly don't remember - sorry! It was another article with '5 ways to...' or '7 ways to...' from last week I think? Although that prob doesn't help you at all haha!

Aug 07, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Kate-
Statton

Hand of Snooth

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okay, I'll keep my eyes out. thanks again!!

Aug 08, 2012 at 9:48 AM