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

4 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

5 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

1 review

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

2 reviews

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

2 reviews

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