Maple Bourbon Milkshake

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Cool down with a Maple Bourbon Milkshake! Vanilla ice cream is a perfect match for sweet Vermont maple syrup and oaky bourbon.

Maple Bourbon Milkshake // Feast + West

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Is it cold where you live yet? Not here. Not yet.

The weather has thought about getting cold, but the forecast is looking to be on the warm side this weekend. I always find the beginning of fall to be a bit of an awkward time in North Carolina. 

I usually have to add some winter outfits to my summer wardrobe until around mid-November, when it will finally be cold enough to ditch the warm-weather clothes entirely!

The climate waivers so much here, making the transition from summer to winter kind-of rocky.

Maple Bourbon Milkshake // Feast + West

It’s the iffiness of the weather that has me looking for cocktails that offer the warmth of autumn flavors while still offering a refreshing texture and temperature for the hotter days.

This Maple Bourbon Milkshake does just that.

It’s thick, boozy and dripping with the light, woody flavor of maple syrup, the deep, oaky flavor of bourbon and the sheer sweetness of vanilla.

I got my maple syrup on vacation in Vermont last year! I’ve been saving it for a special occasion. This milkshake totally counts.

If you don’t have 100% maple syrup, you can get it online! It’s also available in most grocery stores.

A lighter color syrup will have a sweeter flavor, but dark maple syrup is more complex. You do you!

If you happen across bourbon-barrel aged maple syrup, that will make this milkshake super special with an extra punch of bourbon flavor.

Maple Bourbon Milkshake // Feast + West

Throw all these ingredients in your blender, and give it a whirl. Blend it together until all the ingredients are combined, about 30 seconds or so.

Then pour it into a glass and add a straw.

That’s when you’ll discover the Maple Bourbon Milkshake is irresistible!

It’s the kind of cocktail that will make all your senses explode — warm yet cold, sweet and creamy. It’s definitely an experience, so get out your blender!

You can easily make this milkshake in larger quantities if you desire.

(But I’ll understand if you want to keep it all to yourself.)

Enjoy your weekend, friends! // susannah 

Maple Bourbon Milkshake // Feast + West

Maple Bourbon Milkshake

Yield: 2 milkshakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
This Maple Bourbon Milkshake is thick, boozy and buoyant with the light, woody flavor of maple syrup and the sweetness of vanilla.
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ingredients

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream about 2 cups
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup plus 1 teaspoon for garnish
  • 2 to 4 ounces bourbon to taste
  • ½ cup milk

instructions

  • In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
  • Divide between two glasses and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve with a straw.

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nutrition information

Yield: 2 milkshakes

amount per serving:

Serving: 8ounces Calories: 293kcal Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 4g Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 36mg Sodium: 78mg Potassium: 268mg Fiber: 0.5g Sugar: 29g Vitamin A: 377IU Vitamin C: 0.4mg Calcium: 181mg Iron: 0.1mg
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About Susannah

Susannah Brinkley Henry is the founder of Feast + West, a cocktail blog featuring creative, budget-friendly drinks and hosting ideas. A graphic designer with bartending school training, she shares cocktails, mocktails, appetizers and desserts for easy, stylish entertaining. Her work has been featured by Southern Living, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post and Mashable, and she was a finalist in the Saveur Blog Awards. Susannah is also a publisher on MSN and has appeared on local news segments sharing seasonal drinks. She lives in Charlotte, N.C., where she brings Southern charm and global inspiration to every pour. Read more.

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  1. Meghan @ Cake 'n' Knife says

    Maple and bourbon? Oh heck yes! The weather here has been so up and down, I am going to have to rush to make this before the cold weather sets in again!

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