Want to step up your milkshake game this summer? Move over ice cream sundaes, this summer is going to be all about this Mojito Milkshake. So light and refreshing, you’ll want to be sipping on this one on all the upcoming hot summer days. This recipe is kid-friendly, but you can also make it boozy for a fun adult version. All you need to do is add 1 oz of white rum into your glass and pour your milkshake on top. Milkshake shots anyone? Serve in shot glasses for a fun party shooter. It’s also perfect to serve as a delicious dessert at your next backyard party!
I recently was asked to make a milkshake recipe for a social media campaign with Alberta Milk and Hanna Says Moo to celebrate dairy month, which happens to be in June!
Why you’ll love this Mojito Milkshake Recipe…
This mash-up of a vanilla milkshake with lime juice and fresh mint is the perfect way to make one of the most delicious shakes. One of my favourite flavour combinations has to be mint and lime, it’s absolute summer perfection. Mojito’s are easily one of my go-to summer cocktails, they are so easy to make and oh so refreshing.
This creamy milkshake is the perfect way to refresh your guests after a summer BBQ. You need to add this to your easy recipes list since it’s ready in a total time of literally 3 minutes.
What you’ll need to make this lime & mint milkshake…
- 1/2 cup milk, I used whole milk
- vanilla ice cream, about 3/4 cups vanilla ice cream
- fresh lime juice, juice from 1 lime
- a handful of fresh mint leaves
- lime zest and mint sprigs for garnish, optional
How to make this refreshing Mojito Milkshake…
It’s as easy as adding 3/4 cup ice cream, milk, fresh lime juice and a handful of fresh mint sprigs into a blender. Blend for about 30 seconds, or until the mint is completely blended in.
Serve and garnish with an additional teaspoon lime zest, lime slices and some extra mint!
FAQs & Variations…
- If using an ice cream maker, simply add lime juice and minced mint into the bowl of an ice cream maker along with your base (as per machine directions).
- If you want a more tart and aromatic lime flavour, replace regular limes with 1 tablespoon of key lime juice or limeade concentrate.
Summer Mojito Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 3/4 cups of vanilla icecream
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 handful of fresh mint
Instructions
- Add 3/4 cup ice cream, milk, fresh lime juice from one lime and a handful of fresh mint sprigs to a blender.
- Blend for about 30 seconds, or until the mint is completely blended in.
Christopher is a food and lifestyle expert, recipe developer and the content creator behind May Eighty Five. With years of experience in the kitchen, he also shares tips, tricks and how to’s that he has learnt over the years. Every week, he shares quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes along with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts. As a home decor enthusiast, he also likes to share simple DIY projects and simple tips for a beautiful home.
