Take a sip of these cool milkshakes using classic SA flavours and get your chill on.   

Funfetti Nesquik milkshake 

Makes 2 

This shake is packed with fun-filled colours that are pleasing in more ways than one! For a classic milkshake, leave out the compote. 

Ingredients

For the funfetti rims  

80g white chocolate, melted 
¼ cup rainbow cake decorating sprinkles  

For the strawberry compote  

½ punnet (125g) strawberries, hulled and halved + extra for garnish 
2 Tbsp lemon juice 
2 Tbsp sugar   

For the milkshake 

½ cup milk
½ cup strawberry powder
5 scoops vanilla ice cream 
Whipped cream, for topping (optional) 

Method

1. Dip rims of glasses in a bowl of melted chocolate, lift to allow excess to drip off. Immediately dip in sprinkles to cover. Chill until needed. 
2. Place strawberries in a blender and blitz until chunky. 
3. Place the chunky berries, lemon juice and sugar in a pot over medium heat. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until thick. Set aside to cool. 
4. Combine milk and strawberry powder in a glass and stir until smooth. 
5. Blend ice cream and strawberry milk together until smooth and thick. 
6. Divide compote between glasses, then top with ice cream mix. 
7. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, then serve. 

Cook’s tip
Use a full punnet (250g) of strawberries to make more compote and swirl it through your shake to create a fun ripple effect.  

 

Viral whipped Milo milkshake 

Makes 2

Everyone’s childhood favourite has been given an adult makeover. For a kid-friendly shake, simply omit the espresso. 

Ingredients

For the whipped milo  

¼ cup Milo 
2 Tbsp condensed milk or sugar 
1 cup whipping cream   

Ice blocks 
½ cup espresso or strong coffee, sweetened to your liking 
1-2 cups milk  

Method

1. Whisk together the Milo, condensed milk or sugar and cream with an electrical beater to stiff peaks, about 3 minutes.  
2. Add ice to two milkshake glasses and divide espresso and milk between the two. 
3. Top each glass with large dollops of the whipped Milo and serve. 

 

Peppermint Crisp milkshake 

Makes 4 

This is a whopper of a shake, so be prepared to share! 

Ingredients

6 scoops chocolate ice cream 
1 can (385g) store-bought caramel, plus extra for garnishing 
3 bars (50g each) Peppermint Crisp, chopped 
½ pack (100g) tennis biscuits, crushed
2 chocolate brownies, halved, for garnish (optional)  

Method

1. Add ice cream and caramel to a blender and blitz until smooth. 
2. Stir through chopped Peppermint Crisp. 
3. Add 3 Tbsp biscuit crumbs to the bases of four glasses. 
4. Fill glasses with milkshake and garnish each with a brownie half and an extra drizzle of caramel.

 

Recipes & styling: Sjaan Van Der Ploeg 

Photographs: Zhann Solomons