Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsAl's Deli & GrillSoft Milk Drinks Recipe

Soft Milk Drinks Recipe

Inspired by Al's Deli & Grill
Time25m
Serves4

Make Soft Milk Drinks Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Milk base

Chocolate flavor add-in

Strawberry flavor add-in

Method

Base preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare base

    In a large pitcher, combine the whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add ice cubes to chill the base.

  3. 3

    Let the base sit for 5 minutes to lightly chill before flavor additions.

Chocolate flavor variant

  1. 4

    Make chocolate paste

    In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder with warm water to form a smooth paste.

  2. 5

    Stir the chocolate paste into the base milk until evenly distributed.

  3. 6

    Chill the chocolate-milk base for 5 minutes before serving.

Strawberry flavor variant

  1. 7

    Prepare strawberry addition

    In blender, blend strawberry puree with optional vanilla until smooth.

  2. 8

    Fold the strawberry mixture into the base milk until evenly colored.

  3. 9

    Chill briefly and serve over ice.

Serving and garnish

  1. 10

    Divide the prepared drinks into 4 tall glasses.

  2. 11

    Top with whipped cream or garnish with strawberry slices or chocolate shavings if desired.

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