This 4th of July milkshake is a fun and festive treat that the entire family will love. A patriotic red, white, and blue milkshake made with simple ingredients and ready in 5 minutes.
About This Recipe
Milkshakes have been a popular and beloved treat for many years! From classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry to more unique options like Oreo, salted caramel, Snickers, pistachio, and peanut butter there’s a milkshake for everyone. This festive 4th of July milkshake is a perfect dessert for your next family gathering and patriotic party. With a few basic ingredients and a little effort, you can make a delicious and creamy milkshake that is sure to bring joy to your July Fourth holiday celebration.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to whip up: This milkshake is so easy to make and is ready in 5 minutes. All you need is a few basic ingredients like ice cream, milk, food coloring, and any additional toppings you desire. With the help of a blender, you can easily combine the ingredients to create a delicious and thick milkshake.
- Easily customizable: You can customize the milkshake to suit your preferences by adding your favorite flavors, toppings, and decorations.
- Perfect for 4th of July parties: These red, white, and blue milkshakes make a great dessert option for 4th of July parties and get-togethers.
What You Need to Make 4th of July Milkshake
- Vanilla ice cream: Vanilla ice cream is a perfect neutral base for a milkshake and will easily complement a variety of flavors and toppings.
- Milk: Whole milk has a higher fat content, which can result in a creamier and richer milkshake. Skim milk and dairy-free alternatives work well for those looking for a lower-fat or vegan option.
- Food coloring: Use high-quality food coloring to add a pop of red/blue color to the milkshake. Adding food coloring is completely optional and you can only use vanilla ice cream and red/blue sprinkles as toppings. Remember to start with a small amount of food coloring and gradually add more until you achieve the desired color.
- Sprinkles: Use red, white, and blue sprinkles to add a patriotic touch to your milkshake.
How to Make 4th of July Milkshake
- In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Divide the milkshake mixture into three equal parts.
- Add red food coloring to one part of the mixture and blue food coloring to another part. Leave the third part white. Start with 2-3 drops of food coloring, and add more to achieve the desired shade of red and blue.
- Blend each part until the desired color is achieved. Pour each color into a glass, and top with whipped cream and red/blue sprinkles.
- To create the layered effect, start by pouring a red layer of milkshake into the bottom of a glass.
- Follow with a layer of the white milkshake, and then top it off with the blue layer.
- For a three-layered milkshake, ensure the milkshake mixture is firm and not melted to prevent color blending between layers. After coloring the mixtures, chill them in the freezer for a few minutes to slightly harden before assembling them.
Expert Tips
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- For a thicker and creamier milkshake use chilled milk.
- Top your milkshake with patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue).
FAQs
What Is the Best Ratio of Milk to Ice Cream for Milkshake?
I usually like the milkshake to be a little thicker, so I add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of full-fat milk for every 1 ½ cup of ice cream.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk, chilled
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- Patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
Step 1
In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Divide the milkshake mixture into three equal parts.
Step 2
Add red food coloring to one part of the mixture and blue food coloring to another part. Leave the third part white. Start with 2-3 drops of food coloring, and add more to achieve the desired shade of red and blue.
Step 3
Blend each part until the desired color is achieved. Pour each color into a glass, and top with whipped cream and red/blue sprinkles.
Step 4
To create the layered effect, start by pouring a red layer of milkshake into the bottom of a glass. Follow with a layer of the white milkshake, and then top it off with the blue layer.
Step 5
For a three-layered milkshake, ensure the milkshake mixture is firm and not melted to prevent color blending between layers. After coloring the mixtures, chill them in the freezer for a few minutes to slightly harden before assembling them.
