Shake Recipes

Turn your kitchen into a 1950’s soda shop with any of these float and shake recipes.

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The Best Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recipe

This slurpable Shamrock Shake recipe is easy to make!

How to Make a Copycat McDonald’s Eggnog Shake at Home

Don't bother checking the drive-thru menu. You can make a holiday McDonald's Eggnog Shake at home!


Peppermint Milkshakes

Rich ice cream and refreshing peppermint make this peppermint milkshake recipe a special treat, especially during the holidays. For a...


Margarita Floats

2 reviews

On a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really...


Guinness Float

2 reviews

That very first sip of a Guinness is what inspired this quick and easy dessert. The rich, creamy foam that...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

1 review

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


12 Crazy Milkshakes We’re Drooling Over

We issued a challenge to the Taste of Home staff and its sister publications—come up with the craziest, most out-there...

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...


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...


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...


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...

Jungle Float

This fun floats lets kids (and adults, too) be the masters of their own creations. What a tasty way to...


Strawberry Patch Frost

4 reviews

Strawberries get treated to a delicious chill in this pretty and simple drink.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


Strawberry Shakes

1 review

Full of summer fruit, these thick berry blends are the perfect way to savor hot days. "I serve tall glasses...


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...


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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...

Date Shake

The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home...


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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...


Buttermilk Shake

"This rich shake tastes like liquid cheesecake!" reveals Gloria Jarrett of Loveland, Ohio.


Peanut Butter Milk Shakes

9 reviews

You’ve got milk, peanut butter, and probably vanilla ice cream, too. Using just a few ingredients, you can whip up...


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...


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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Thick Strawberry Shakes

4 reviews

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


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...

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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...


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...


Mimosa Floats

Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop...


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....