Soviet milkshake
If you ever ask someone who lived through the Soviet era what their favorite drink from a cafeteria was back then, you're guaranteed to get the answer "The milkshake" – the creamy, thick, airy, sweet, cold milkshake with unforgettable flavor. With this recipe you can make the famous drink from the USSR, which also passes for dessert, at home.
Servings 1
Equipment
- blender powerful
Ingredients
- 200 ml milk fresh, very cold, with high fat content
- 50 g milk-cream ice cream natural, preferably without a flavor (e.g. homemade plombir without vanilla)
- 2 tbsp fruit syrup any
Instructions
- Put ice cream, milk and fruit syrup in a blender and mix for about 1 - 3 minutes, depending on the power of the machine.
- Transfer the milkshake into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use only fresh, natural products with no additives. Follow my notes here above regarding each ingredient.
- If you can't find milk-cream ice cream without a flavor, you can use natural vanilla ice cream in a pinch.
- Milk must be very cold. It is best to put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes beforehand, but do not freeze it.
- Instead of fruit syrup, you can use coffee or caramel syrup.
- Use a powerful blender, preferably a powerful milk shaker.
- Note the detailed tips and tricks for making the Soviet milkshake yourself at the top of the post.