Shake Recipes

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

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The Best Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recipe

This slurpable Shamrock Shake recipe is easy to make!

How to Make a Copycat McDonald’s Eggnog Shake at Home

Don't bother checking the drive-thru menu. You can make a holiday McDonald's Eggnog Shake at home!


Peppermint Milkshakes

Rich ice cream and refreshing peppermint make this peppermint milkshake recipe a special treat, especially during the holidays. For a...


Margarita Floats

2 reviews

On a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really...


Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

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These chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Add an...

Guinness Float

2 reviews

That very first sip of a Guinness is what inspired this quick and easy dessert. The rich, creamy foam that...


12 Crazy Milkshakes We’re Drooling Over

We issued a challenge to the Taste of Home staff and its sister publications—come up with the craziest, most out-there...

22 Old-School Soda Shop Recipes to Make at Home

You don't need counter service to belly up to these soda shop favorites. Try these retro recipes at home. (No...


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...


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...


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Thin Mint Milk Shake

2 reviews

Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever,...

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...


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Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes

1 review

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


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....


Monkey Lover’s Shake

You don't have a monkey around with lots of ingredients to blend together this cool beverage. It's smooth, creamy and...


Date Shake

The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home...

Buttermilk Shake

"This rich shake tastes like liquid cheesecake!" reveals Gloria Jarrett of Loveland, Ohio.


Caramel Apple Float

2 reviews

Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel...


Mimosa Floats

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


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...


Creamy Lemon Milk Shakes

3 reviews

Several different recipes inspired the combination of ingredients I use in these shakes, and I'm glad they did! They're so...


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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!


Orange Creme Sodas

1 review

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


Old-Fashioned Strawberry Soda

2 reviews

With just a quick pulse of the blender, you will have what I call a "refreshing sipper"—and you'll be asked...


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...

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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...


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Purple Cows

2 reviews

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


Strawberry Shakes

1 review

Full of summer fruit, these thick berry blends are the perfect way to savor hot days. "I serve tall glasses...


Cappuccino Shake

1 review

"I created this quick and easy shake for my mom, who's been diabetic for 30 years," reports Paula Pelis of...


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Diabetic Milk Shake

1 review

Here's a sugar-free refresher with a yummy vanilla-banana flavor. It blends together in no time. —Evelyn Archer, Elkville, Illinois


Springtime Strawberry Malts

2 reviews

Don't limit yourself to having a malt only when you go out. This refreshing beverage makes mealtime fun for the...