What are the classic milkshake flavors?
The classic milkshake flavors are vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, the same three found in Neapolitan ice cream. Common next-tier flavors are banana, cookies and cream, coffee, mint chocolate chip, peanut butter, caramel and butterscotch. A plain milkshake is generally understood to be vanilla.
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What are the classic milkshake flavors?
Three flavors define the classic soda fountain shake: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Neapolitan ice cream is typically made from these same three, which became the standard combination likely because they were among the most popular flavors in the US.
List of common milkshake flavors
| Flavor | Usual color | Taste |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | Cream or off-white | Mellow, sweet |
| Chocolate | Brown | Cocoa, rich |
| Strawberry | Pink | Fruity, sweet |
| Banana | Pale yellow | Creamy, fruity |
| Cookies and cream | Light with dark flecks | Chocolate cookie crunch |
| Mint chocolate chip | Often pale green | Cool mint, chocolate bits |
| Coffee or mocha | Tan to brown | Roasty |
| Peanut butter | Tan | Nutty, rich |
| Caramel or butterscotch | Golden | Sweet, toasty |
| Blueberry | Purple | Fruity, tart |
What is a plain milkshake?
A plain milkshake is usually vanilla: ice cream blended with milk. A milkshake is defined as milk, ice cream and flavorings or sweeteners blended together. A mix of chocolate and vanilla is sometimes sold as a black and white shake, but names vary by region. Colors depend on the syrup or fruit, so they vary.
Types of milkshakes
- Classic shake: ice cream, milk and syrup.
- Malted shake: adds malted milk powder, see variations of malt milkshakes.
- Thick shake: thicker, with more ice cream and less milk. Very thick shakes are sometimes called concretes, and names vary by region.
- Fruit shake: blended with fresh or frozen fruit.
- Candy or cookie shake: crushed treats mixed in.
If you are unsure what to order, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are the safest picks at almost any shop, and most places will also offer a seasonal or house flavor.
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People also ask
What are the three classic milkshake flavors?
Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
What is the most popular milkshake flavor?
Chocolate and vanilla are the usual favorites, though no single official ranking exists.
What is a plain milkshake?
Usually a vanilla milkshake: vanilla ice cream blended with milk.
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