If you're looking for a sweet way to end your special event, you can't go wrong with milkshakes. The cold, creamy treats are sure to please guests of all ages and are easy to customize and adjust to specific tastes, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
Although milkshakes are typically seen as a children's dessert, you can give them a "grown-up" twist using gourmet ingredients. Get creative by incorporating different types of sweets, and even salty foods, into them. Be sure to provide a few sugar-free ice cream and mix-in choices so that everyone on your guest list can enjoy the shakes.
You can serve up milkshakes at any type of event, no matter how casual or elegant. Whip up the frozen concoctions at kids' and adults' birthday celebrations, holiday get-togethers, family and class reunions, anniversary soirees, bridal and baby showers, and even wedding receptions. Have plenty of professional-quality milkshakes makers, such as the ones they use in restaurants, on hand to accommodate all of the partygoers.
Customize the shakes according to the event theme or color scheme, such as pink desserts at a baby shower, as a personalized touch. Use whimsical and decorative items, such as colorful paper straws, to make the milkshakes as fun to look at as they are to drink.
Here are some creative milkshake ideas to get you started:
1. Candy Milkshakes
If you're looking for the ultimate way to satisfy your sweet tooth, give candy milkshakes a whirl. Start with pastel-hued ice cream, such as cotton candy pink or bubblegum light blue, and mix it up with milk. Set up a do-it-yourself milkshake bar, and allow guests to add in any type of candy they'd like. Ideas include candy-coated chocolates, truffles, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate chips.
Depending on the occasion and season, insert rock candy sticks, candy canes, or tall lollipops into the glass as a finishing touch. Top with whipped cream and more sprinkles as well.
2. Dessert Milkshakes
When you can't decide on just one type of dessert to end the festivities with, combine several into one delicious milkshake. For instance, allow guests to create their shakes using their favorite ice cream flavor, and then have them top it with homemade cookies, caramel or fudge sauce, brownie bites or crumbles, or even fresh fruit.
As both a mouth-watering and eye-catching touch, place small slices of cake or mini cupcakes on wood skewers and insert them into the shakes as a fun twist on "cake and ice cream." You can also provide espresso and other types of coffee, along with crumbled biscotti, as another shake mix-in option.
Reach out to a supplier who sells milkshake machines to learn more.