What are the most popular flavors of specialty milkshake?
Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are the classic milkshake flavors and are on nearly every menu. Specialty shakes build on them with cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, salted caramel, peanut butter, banana, coffee or mocha and birthday cake. There is no official ranking, so this is a list of flavors commonly offered, not a sales chart.
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What are the most popular milkshake flavors?
We found no official sales ranking, so we do not claim an exact order. Menus agree on a core: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. A milkshake can be made from any ice cream flavor, and syrups, sauces, fruit, nuts, candy or cookies are often added.
What are the common specialty milkshake flavors?
| Group | Flavors |
|---|---|
| Classic | Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry |
| Cookie and candy | Cookies and cream, cookie dough, mint chocolate chip, peanut butter cup, chocolate candy pieces |
| Nutty and caramel | Salted caramel, peanut butter, hazelnut, pistachio, almond |
| Fruit | Banana, blueberry, peach, mango, raspberry |
| Coffee and dessert | Coffee, mocha, birthday cake, cheesecake, brownie |
What are the types of milkshakes?
- Classic: ice cream, milk and flavoring, blended until smooth.
- Malted: a classic shake with malted milk powder for a toasty, slightly sweet flavor.
- Thick shake: more ice cream, less milk, so it is thick enough to eat with a spoon. Some chains sell extra-thick versions under names such as concrete.
- Loaded or specialty shake: topped with whipped cream, sauces, candy or even cake slices; usually large and high in sugar and calories.
- Dairy-free shake: made with plant-based ice cream or milk (oat, almond, soy or coconut).
Regional names also differ. In parts of New England and eastern Canada a thick ice cream drink is often called a frappe, and the word milkshake can mean a shaken milk and syrup drink without ice cream. In Rhode Island a coffee-flavored version is called a coffee cabinet. If you are unsure, ask what is in it.
How do you choose a flavor?
For a first try, pick a classic. For something richer, choose peanut butter, salted caramel or cookies and cream. For a lighter shake, choose a fruit flavor made with real fruit. If you have a nut or milk allergy, tell the staff, because cross-contact is possible with shared blenders.
How many calories is a specialty milkshake?
It varies widely with size, ice cream and toppings, and large loaded shakes can be very high in calories. Check the menu nutrition information when it is posted.
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What is the most popular milkshake flavor?
Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are the classics found everywhere, but we found no official ranking.
What are the types of milkshakes?
Classic, malted, thick or spoon shakes, loaded specialty shakes and dairy-free shakes.
What are some good milkshake flavors to try?
Cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, salted caramel, peanut butter, banana and coffee are common choices on menus.
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