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National Chocolate Milkshake Day is celebrated on September 12th of every year. Is there someone who doesn’t like a milkshake? It’s a day for chocolate lovers. Need an extra reason to celebrate this day? Why you’re waiting? Taste the ever-lovable chocolate drink on this special day.
“If I can’t suck your milkshake through a straw, it’s not a milkshake–it’s a glass of ice cream.” – Bill Maher
History of National Chocolate Milkshake Day
The history and origin of National Chocolate Milkshake Day are unknown. A milkshake is called a thick shake or frappe. It is a cold beverage prepared by blending milk or ice cream with sweetening agents and flavorings like chocolate. A chocolate milkshake is made by blending chocolate syrup or cocoa powder with ice cream or milk. The term “milkshake” was first time used in print in the year 1885. At this time, the milkshake was referred to as an alcoholic beverage. It was an alcoholic drink labeled as a “sturdy, healthful eggnog type of drink.”
The alcoholic drink was a blend of eggs, whiskey, and other ingredients. pharmacies served it as a tonic and treat. In the early 1900s, milkshakes were popular at soda fountain counters which are smooth, thick, and creamy. It is now a mainstay in the ice cream shops, diners, and fast-food restaurants worldwide. A Wahlgreen’s employee in 1922 had added Horlick’s malted milk powder, which resulted in the first malted shake. In 1922, Steven Poplawski invented the electric blender. The blender made the texture of milkshakes attain a frothy airy consistency.
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How to Celebrate the Day
Celebrating National Chocolate Milkshake Day is very simple. Go to your favorite ice cream parlor and order a chocolate milkshake. Had your lunch or dinner in a restaurant? You can drink a chocolate milkshake too. You can prepare a homemade milkshake too. Get the ready-made chocolate milkshake powder and fill up the large glass for your family. Post and share your Chocolate Milkshake Day celebrations on social media using the hashtag #NatioanlChocolateMilkshakeDay.
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