Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Guinness Float

2 reviews

That very first sip of a Guinness is what inspired this quick and easy dessert. The rich, creamy foam that gathers on the top of a freshly poured draft made me think of vanilla ice cream. At that point, I knew I had to combine the two in a Guinness float. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

1 review

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


Makeover Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Milk Shake

2 reviews

I’m not a big sweets person, but I’ll slurp down a milk shake from Steak ‘n Shake any day! —Sarah...


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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...


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...

Raspberry Cheesecake Floats

I've yet to meet a cheesecake I didn't like! The flavors here of cream cheese and raspberries create an ideal...


Strawberry Cream Floats

4 reviews

When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one...

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...


Strawberry-Peach Milk Shakes

You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for...


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...


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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,...

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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Thick Strawberry Shakes

3 reviews

Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this...