Milkshake
Milkshake
A Milkshake (/ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/) is a sweet, cold beverage that is usually made from milk, ice cream, or iced milk, and flavorings or sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, fruit syrup, or whole fruit.
Etymology
The term "milkshake" was first used in the late 19th century to describe a drink made of milk and whiskey. By the early 20th century, the term was being used to describe a non-alcoholic drink made with chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla syrups. The use of "milkshake" to describe a blended or iced drink made with ice cream or milk dates back to the 1880s.
Related Terms
- Ice Cream: A sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert.
- Malt: A type of sweet powder that is made from cereals and used in making milkshakes, brewed drinks and in baking.
- Smoothie: A thick, smooth drink of fresh fruit pureed with milk, yogurt, or ice cream.
- Frappe: A dessert, often a drink, made with fruit and ice cream or milk, similar to a milkshake.
- Sundae: A sweet ice cream dessert that typically consists of one or more scoops of ice cream topped with sauce or syrup, and in some cases other toppings including sprinkles, whipped cream, peanuts, maraschino cherries, or other fruits.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Milkshake
- Wikipedia's article - Milkshake
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