Every year, on September 12, National Chocolate Milkshake Day is celebrated. It is undoubtedly a treat day. Sweet, delectable, and simple, chocolate milkshakes are not just one of the finest treats of all time, they are also a symbol of America’s past-time, and a reminder of our innocence. A time when the perfect date was getting a milkshake and fries and when drive-in movies were very exciting. Let’s say cheers to the best fusion since peanut butter and jelly, which was invented in 1901.
History
The development of two key concepts, the electric blender, and malted milk drinks can play the main part in the history of milkshakes. You actually have to look further back to medieval Britain when eggnog came about in order to understand the origin of milkshakes. Back then it was a milky ale-like, hot drink that was often consumed in indulgent celebration as milk and eggs were foods of the wealthy. It was only in 1885 that somebody had the idea of making an “eggnog type” drink by mixing whiskey, milk, and eggs. That is how milkshakes appeared in history. It initially was a term used for drinks containing chocolate, vanilla syrups, and strawberry.
Hamilton Beach, in 1910, introduced the Cyclone Drink Mixer, an electric blender that evolved into a principal machine used in public businesses. milkshakes began to take their modern, aerated, whipped, and frothy form with the invention of the blender. In 1922, in Chicago, an employee of Walgreens Ivar “Pop” Coulson prepared a milkshake by adding two scoops of vanilla ice cream to Walgreens’ classic malted milk drink recipe. The item called “Horlick’s Malted Milk”, was featured as part of a chocolate milkshake by the Walgreen drugstore chain. It swiftly rose to one of the most popular soda-fountain drinks of its time. It became known as a “malted” or “malt.”
Timeline of National Chocolate Milkshake Day
1936 (Freon Hit the Scene) – The basic concept was used behind the freon-cooled automated ice cream machine, by Inventor Earl Prince, to develop the Multimixer, a five-spindled mixer that could produce five milkshakes at once, all automatically, and distribute them at the pull of a lever into awaiting paper cups.
1994 (The $5 Milkshake) – In Quentin Tarantino’s iconic film “Pulp Fiction, ” Vincent Vega bought Mia Wallace the famous $5 milkshake.
2007 (There Will Be Milkshakes) – In Paul Thomas Anderson’s Academy Award-winning film “There Will Be Blood” the famous line “I drink your milkshake” made its debut.
2019 (Shake Wars) – “Milkshaking,” an act of protest popular in the United Kingdom caused the police to request Edinburgh McDonald’s abstain from selling milkshakes.
FAQs of National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Do milkshakes need to have milk?
Not exactly. The majority of people use almond milk or milk alternatives to create basically the same product.
Are there any discounts in restaurants on National Chocolate Milkshake Day?
Yes, they have. Many fast food places and restaurants serve discounted chocolate milkshakes for National Chocolate Milkshake Day.
Is today National Milkshake Day?
National Milkshake Day is celebrated on June 20, while National Chocolate Milkshake Day is celebrated on September 12.
Activities on National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Buy a Chocolate Milkshake
Bring someone you like and enjoy a glass together like a couple of hip youngsters because plenty of restaurants around the globe are celebrating this holiday with discounts and buy one get one.
Make a Chocolate Milkshake
All you need is milk, chocolate sauce, and ice cream. With tons of awesome recipes online, you can make it extra special.
Experiment with your shake
Try a malted version, open up your world to a new kind of milkshake. You can find plenty of enticing and creative milkshake recipes online to give you inspiration for your delicious dairy treat.
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Interesting Facts about National Chocolate Milkshake Day
The Big Gulp
The world’s largest chocolate milkshake was made in 2000 by Ira Freehof. It was 6,000 gallons equivalent to 50,000 normal-sized shakes.
Hang-over Savior
For hangovers, they are a surefire cure, a banana milkshake sweetened with honey will help ease your stomach, in addition, it builds up exhausting blood sugar levels and electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium.
Planet of the Shakes
During the filming of the original “Planet of the Apes” movie, chocolate milkshakes were popular with the extras dressed in ape costumes. Their masks did not let them eat a normal meal.
Thick Shakes
In the UK, milkshakes are known as “thick shakes.”
Why We Love National Chocolate Milkshake Day
It reminds us of a more uncomplicated time
Chocolate milkshakes represent a part of history that brings us back to a world of jukeboxes and poodle skirts with a certain fanciful appeal we just love.
It reminds us of our childhood
Few things can make a child more joyful than a milkshake.
