National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Observed
annually on September 12th
Dates
September 12th, 2022
September 12th, 2023
September 12th, 2024
September 12th, 2025
September 12th, 2026
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National Chocolate Milkshake day is dedicated to the chocolate version of the frothy and thick drink, that is usually made with milk, ice cream, and flavored syrup. Milkshakes were first mentioned in print in Britain in 1885, and may have contained whiskey at the time. By the turn of the 20th century, they were seen as being more wholesome, and the alcohol was replaced with syrups such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Another version of the milk shake, the malted milkshake, was invented in 1887. This shake added malted milk, which consists of a mixture of evaporated milk, wheat flour, and malted barley. Other names for a milkshake include frappé, frosted, thick shake, and cabinet, which is the term used in Rhode Island. Milkshakes have traditionally been sold in many places: malt or soda shops, ice cream shops, diners, fast food restaurants, and other similar type of establishments. Many times milkshakes are made with a blender using a stainless steel cup. As not all of the milkshake always fits in a glass, the stainless steel cup with the extra mixture is brought to the table with a spoon.
How to Observe National Chocolate Milkshake Day
The day should be spent having a chocolate milkshake. It doesn't take much effort to make one at home. You could also go to an establishment in your city that makes milkshakes, or go to a place in your state that makes one of the best milkshakes.