What can I say about this one? Sometimes the best things in life are the simplest, and a thick and creamy vanilla milkshake is definitely one of those things. The fresh vanilla bean will give you a shake flecked with tiny dark specks of recognizable vanilla, but its true and intense flavor is a quality far greater than cosmetic. Basic but never boring, the vanilla shake can also be doctored up in dozens of ways. I’ve included a couple of my favorite variations below.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes one 16-ounce milkshake or two 8-ounce milkshakes
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the milk and vanilla bean seeds in a blender and blend until combined, about 5 seconds. Add the ice cream and blend until smooth, about 10 seconds.
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Step 2
Add 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) bourbon to the blender when you add the milk.
SPICED VANILLA BEAN MILKSHAKE
Step 3
Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
VANILLA BEAN-CARAMEL MILKSHAKE
Step 4
Decrease the milk to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce (page 153).
