

Now, there are malted milkshakes and traditional milkshakes. Malted milkshakes were the first kind of milkshake, but they’re no longer the only kind. When Coulson added the ice cream, he created the malted milkshake, which became a household staple when Walgreens started advertising it in all stores.

The malt was already a popular drink, made of malted barley, wheat flour, and evaporated whole milk powder. Today's milkshake was first made in the early 1900s when a Walgreens employee named Ivar “Pop” Coulson added two scoops of vanilla ice cream to a malt. That was back in the late 1800s before the concoction was officially recognized as a milkshake.īut what about a milkshake with ice cream in it? The first milkshake was identified as a drink containing milk, whiskey, eggs, sugar, and ice. So, how exactly did the milkshake come to be? Plus, we’ll look at today’s most popular milkshake flavors.

So, we’re talking all about milkshakes today and how they came to be. A milkshake can be as simple or flavorful as you want it to be: classic vanilla or a custom-made candy milkshake.Įveryone loves a good milkshake–but where do milkshakes come from? When did we start sipping (or, rather, slurping) them from our straws? How are they made? And is there a limit to our flavor options? This is serious business, people! They’re perfect for a date, road trip, or after-school treat. They are yummy, satisfying, and filling, all at the same time. Milkshakes are an excellent option for a cold, sweet treat. Everything You Need to Know About Milkshakes
