National Chocolate Milkshake Day Date in the current year: September 12, 2025

The milkshake has been around since the late 19th century. It was originally an alcoholic drink made with whiskey. The modern milkshake, however, is a non-alcoholic sweet drink usually made with milk, ice cream, and sweeteners or flavorings. It is typically served cold. The most popular flavorings added to milkshakes are fruit syrup, caramel sauce, butterscotch, and, of course, chocolate syrup. A milkshake can be topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, or maraschino cherries.

A chocolate milkshake can be made by adding chocolate syrup or cocoa powder to a regular milkshake or by substituting chocolate ice cream for vanilla ice cream. It is a smooth, sweet, rich and frothy drink that is loved by many chocoholics.

To celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day, head to your favorite ice cream shop, fast food restauran or diner and tread yourself to a delicious milkshake. You can also make a chocolate milkshake at home.

In a blender, combine 2 cups milk, 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 2 tbsp chocolate syrup, and 3/4 tsp vanilla extract. Blend for 30 seconds, stir well and serve. You can garnish your chocolate milkshake with whipped cream and/or chocolate shavings before serving.