Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerritt CanteenVanilla Shake Recipe

Vanilla Shake Recipe

Inspired by Merritt Canteen
Time10m
Serves1

Vanilla shake with size options: small, medium, or large.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Toppings (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Blend the Base Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.

  2. 2

    Adjust Consistency

    If the shake is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, add more ice cream.

Serving

  1. 3

    Pour and Garnish

    Pour the vanilla shake into a tall glass. Top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.

  2. 4

    Size Options

    For a small shake, use 0.5 cups of ice cream and 0.25 cups of milk. For a large shake, use 1.5 cups of ice cream and 0.75 cups of milk. Adjust the other ingredients accordingly.

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