Wine Milkshakes – With just two ingredients, this is the easiest boozy drink you will ever make. Just blend dessert wine and vanilla ice cream and you are on your way to having the best adult milkshake you can imagine!
Boozy milkshakes are my new favorite thing. I saw them at almost every restaurant that we went to in Vegas and soon fell in love. I don’t know what is less shocking here: that they have boozy milkshakes all over Vegas or that I fell in love with, yet another, type of dessert.
But despite my love, I haven’t made a single one at home. Not a one! Two weeks ago, however, we were inspired to make our first…But let’s start at the beginning of our story…
At the beginning of October, we attended our friends’ wedding at a winery in South Georgia. Being the alcohol wine enthusiasts that we are, we just had to try the wines while visiting. It was one of the best tastings we’ve ever done, mostly because we tried every single wine they make (which was about 12).
The grand finale of the tasting was their dessert wine. But they did a little something extra special for the dessert wine: they served it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whaaaaat?! You just stir the wine into the ice cream until it’s all smooth and then take a bite.
And holy moly. What a game-changer!!! On it’s own, the dessert wine was a bit much for me. Ultra rich and heavy. But the ice cream totally mellowed it out and made for one heck of an adult dessert. We were super impressed. To no one’s surprise, we bought 2 bottles of the stuff.
So how exactly did we get to wine milkshakes from that? Okay so let me just say…I can’t take any credit for this one. My husband developed this genius idea a couple weeks ago. He just splashed some of the dessert wine over vanilla ice cream, added it to the blender and boom! A wine milkshake was born! I did, however, add on the whipped cream, cherry, and a straw. So I earned my serving.
Here are some additional tips to help you make these boozy wine milkshakes for yourself:
- Make sure you buy red dessert wine (port, madiera, etc) and not table wine (merlot, pinot noir, etc). The dessert wine is heavier and has more alcohol content so it won’t get drowned out by the ice cream. The flavor really stands out.
- Use any vanilla ice cream you want! Our favorite (right now) is Blue Bell Natural Vanilla Bean because the vanilla bean is so prominent (see the flecks in the pic above?!). But you can use whatever kind you want. Even vegan ice cream or frozen yogurt.
- Make sure the ice cream is slightly softened before you begin. If it’s rock-solid, it won’t blend evenly and will turn out chunky. If you’re using frozen yogurt or gelato, you probably won’t need this step because they are already softer consistencies.
- Let’s take a second to talk about the best cherries that I’ve ever had: Amarena Cherries. They hail from Italy, are darker in color and pack wayyyy more flavor than a maraschino cherry. It’s almost like they have a slight amaretto flavor but there’s no alcohol added to them; it’s just their natural flavor. I definitely recommend using these to top your milkshakes and sundaes. It adds sophistication to an otherwise childlike drink. You can get them at most special food stores, Italian markets, or using this link.
I really hope you enjoy this unique drink! Have you had boozy milkshakes before? What kind do you recommend?
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Wine Milkshakes
Ingredients
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream (or frozen yogurt)
- 1/2 cup red dessert wine (port, madiera, etc.)
- toppings for milkshake (whipped cream, cherries, etc)
Instructions
- Take your favorite vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt out of the freezer. If it is rock-solid, let it softened a little on the counter until it's scoopable (5-10 minutes).
- Scoop the entire pint of ice cream into a blender. Add 1/2 cup of dessert wine.
- Place lid on blender and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Pour into a wine glass and top with whipped cream and a cherry (if desired). Serve with a straw and enjoy!
More boozy recipes:
Cranberry Lime Mojitos
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria
Red, White, & Blue Sangria
A wine milkshake sounds like such a wonderfully creative dessert! I’m curious about the process of developing a recipe like this – do you find it’s more about iterative testing, or do you
A wine milkshake sounds incredibly interesting! I was curious, when you’re putting together these recipes, do you find it’s easier to share them as a simple text file or do you ever use more visual formats like a PDF for presentation? I’ve noticed people sometimes struggle opening certain recipe files on different devices.
This is such a unique idea! I never would have thought to combine wine and milkshakes. The flavors must really complement each other. Can’t wait to try making one at home! 🍷🍦
What a delightful twist on traditional milkshakes! The idea of combining wine with creamy flavors is both innovative and intriguing. I can’t wait to try making one at home—do you have any recommendations for wine pairings?
This is such a unique twist on a classic treat! I never would have thought to combine wine with milkshakes, but it sounds delicious and like a fun way to elevate dessert. Can’t wait to try making one at home!
This idea of wine milkshakes is so intriguing! I never would have thought to combine two of my favorite indulgences. The flavors must be incredible! Can’t wait to try making one at home. Cheers to adventurous desserts!
What a unique twist on two favorites! I never thought of combining wine and milkshakes, but it sounds intriguing. Can’t wait to try out some of these recipes and impress my friends at the next gathering! Cheers to creativity in dessert!
This is such a unique twist on traditional milkshakes! I never would have thought to pair wine with ice cream, but your recipe has me intrigued. Can’t wait to try it out – perfect for a summer evening! 🍷🍦
This is such a unique concept! I never thought of combining wine and milkshakes, but it sounds intriguing. I love how you’ve incorporated flavors that complement each other. Can’t wait to try making one at home! Cheers!
What a unique and intriguing idea! I never would have thought to combine wine and milkshakes. Can’t wait to try out the recipes you shared—especially the red wine float! Cheers to some delicious experimentation!
This is such a fun and creative twist on traditional milkshakes! I love the idea of combining wine with dessert flavors. Can’t wait to try making one of these at home. Cheers to delicious indulgence!
This is such a creative twist on a classic! I never thought of combining wine with milkshakes, but it sounds divine. Can’t wait to try making one of these for my next gathering! Cheers!
This is such a unique twist on a classic! I never thought about combining wine and milkshakes, but it makes perfect sense for a fun summer treat. Can’t wait to try out your recipes—especially the red wine one! Cheers to innovation in dessert!
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Nice idea and it brought the recipe that was nevere been tried before. Good choice of red wine because it can stand and doesnt spoil easily compared to white wine
Thanks so much for you’re feedback! I’m glad you like the recipe!
Omg I made this the past two nights and they are absolutely amazinggggg! Extremely easy to make and freaking delicious! Wine + Ice cream = yummmmm
Yayyyyy! So amazing yet so simple!!! Thanks for the feedback!
This is the easiest recipe to follow.. and so delicious!! Thank you for making it. So simple…absolutely divine !!!!
You are so welcome! Glad you like it 🙂
Oh My! Just looking at the milkshake like a hungry baby. I’m lactose intolerant. Would vegan ice cream give me the same outcome?
I haven’t tried it but I think it would work just the same. You might need to adjust the proportions, depending on the consistency of the vegan ice cream. Just test it out after you’ve blended and add more ice cream if it’s too runny or more wine if it’s too thick. Hope that helps!!
Debbie u can take lactaid before u eat it, hope this helps
Holy moly! I never thought of that, but it makes sense. I like amaretto drizzled over icecream, so why not dessert wine?
Yesssss! I was thinking of adding in a little amaretto too! That’s still in the planning stages, though haha
What an interesting recipe…I need to try it soon
Yum! I love this idea, Sharon. Will for sure make it.
Great idea! I’m looking forward to trying some, maybe this weekend!
What a totally AWESOME idea. I am a wine lover and have never put wine in milkshakes before. I will have to remember this for next summer!
Thanks so much! That’s a great idea!
This might just be the best idea I’ve ever heard of! Two of my favorite things wine and milkshakes!
Aw thanks so much! And who would have thought the best idea would be the simplest!
Hahaha, love it! Dessert wine is hugely popular over here in Hungary and despite not being a red I reckon a good Tokaj would work wonders in this 🙂
Oh that’s awesome! I bet a white dessert wine would work. I need to try it out!
These look and sound so good! I’ll have to try them out. 🙂
Whoa! How did I not know these existed!?
I know right?!
I am in love with this idea! These need to happen in my house this weekend!
Woohoo!!
Delicious I never thought of making wine milkshakes, you are genius.
Haha thanks!
It’s been so hot in Los Angeles this week, I can’t wait to try this cold, refreshing cocktail!
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It finally got chilly her in Atlanta. I’m sorry it’s still hot in LA for you! But at least you have an excuse to make this milkshake 🙂
I love this idea!! I’ve had port with ice cream (try it with salted caramel – you won’t be disappointed!) but never thought to put it in a milk shake. I’m going to have to try this!
Oooooo I love salted caramel ice cream. I can’t wait to try it with the dessert wine!
well i certainly know what I’m making this weekend!
I’ve never heard of a wine milkshake but this sounds amazing!
I know right?! I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this sooner
I’m going to make this with my blackberry wine! What a creative idea!
Thanks so much!
You had me at wine milkshakes!
Wine milkshakes- wow. These sound great! We sure needed something like this on election night, it was intense!
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Oh man, can’t wait for pregnancy to end to whip some of these up!!
Oh man, yes, please!
What a delicious idea! I cant wait to try this!
I don’t normally like wine (shocking I know) but I wonder if making it into this delicious looking treat would help!
I totally get that! I was the same way with coffee. Never liked it. But I loooooved coffee ice cream and sugary coffee drinks. Slowly but surely I ended up falling in love with coffee and even drink it without sugar now! Maybe this will work the same for you 🙂
Ummm wine and ice cream?! Sounds like the perfect combo to me. Would love totry this!
Exactly! So shocked that I never thought o this before
Wow, my mind is blown!! 2 of my favourites that I never thought of putting together. So trying this one!!!
I know right?! Mind blown. I hope you like it!!!
Absolutely saving this to my Pinterest board =) Brilliant like the other commenter said above (or below…however it works). Is it wrong, that I hate cherries, (fresh ones I love however), but love the smell of them and the look of them when on drinks? If they smell like amaretto, that might help though =)
Ahh you don’t like cherries?! It’s ok. I used to be that way, too, actually. No worries! You can just top with a strawberry. Or nothing at all!
THIS IS BRILLIANT. Haha, pinning and trying for sure!!
Thanks so much! I love how easy they are to make, yet so satisfying 🙂