National Chocolate Milkshake Day 🥤

Overview

National Chocolate Milkshake Day, observed annually on September 12th, is an unofficial but widely celebrated holiday dedicated to indulging in one of America's most iconic and beloved sweet treats. This day encourages individuals to enjoy the classic blend of chocolate, milk, and often ice cream, served cold and thick, recognizing its enduring popularity as a refreshing beverage or dessert.

Origin and story

The term "milkshake" first appeared in print in 1885, originally referring to an alcoholic whiskey drink.

Ice cream wasn't a standard ingredient in milkshakes until the early 20th century, becoming widely popular around the 1920s.

Quick facts

• DateSeptember 12
• TypeFood / Dessert
• Great forFoodies, Chocolate lovers, Home bakers

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Ways to celebrate

The modern milkshake only exists because a Walgreens employee decided to drop ice cream into a standard malted milk drink in 1922 — within a year, every Walgreens in the country was selling his "double rich chocolate malt."

Make one properly

Celebrate by:

• Making an actual chocolate milkshake with real ice cream instead of a fast-food version.
• Trying it the old-fashioned way, with malted milk powder added in.

See the real invention story

Helpful resources:

• The Original Milkshake Was Invented at Walgreens, of All Places (Mashed)

Did you know?

The word "milkshake" originally meant something completely different — in 1885 it referred to an alcoholic eggnog-style tonic, and it didn't take on its modern, ice-cream-blended meaning until Prohibition-era soda fountains and the invention of the electric blender in the 1920s.

Fun facts

• The term "milkshake" first appeared in print in 1885, originally referring to an alcoholic whiskey drink.
• Ice cream wasn't a standard ingredient in milkshakes until the early 20th century, becoming widely popular around the 1920s.
• The invention of the electric blender in 1922 significantly contributed to the widespread popularity of thick, frothy milkshakes, making them easier to prepare.

Sources and attribution

The Original Milkshake Was Invented at Walgreens, of All Places (Mashed)

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FAQ

When is National Chocolate Milkshake Day?

It is observed on September 12 each year.

What is National Chocolate Milkshake Day?

National Chocolate Milkshake Day, observed annually on September 12th, is an unofficial but widely celebrated holiday dedicated to indulging in one of America's most iconic and beloved sweet treats. This day encourages individuals to enjoy the classic blend of chocolate, milk, and often ice cream, served cold and thick, recognizing its enduring popularity as a refreshing beverage or dessert.

How do people celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day?

Make a real chocolate milkshake with ice cream and malted milk powder, the way it was first invented at Walgreens.

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