Strawberry Milkshakes

When was the last time you made yourself a milkshake?

If the answer is, “when I was a kid,” I think it’s time you got out your blender.

The only ingredients you need are ice cream and whole milk. The only tip you need to know is not to overblend: the goal is to combine ice cream (about 3 scoops) and milk (just 1/4 cup or so) without liquefying them. Blenders can get really hot, so you’ll want to pulse in short bursts, just until you’ve got a thick but smooth texture.

Of course, that’s just the basic milkshake. You can go crazy with flavors-whether from ice cream, syrups, or mix-ins like oreos-and with garnishes.

Ordinarily, I’m a chocolate or coffee or black-and-white milkshake person, but for this experiment, I branched way out of my comfort zone with strawberry. Whizzing a handful of ripe berries with a teaspoon of sugar in the blender before you add the dairy results in a bright pink, fruity shake that I dare you to resist.

For the full story-including my interviews with the milkshake masters at Black Tap and OddFellows and the recipe-check out my piece on First We Feast.