The Invention Of Milkshake

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Milkshakes bring all the Boys to the Yard- a History of Milkshakes
What is creamy, delicious, and helps cool you off in the summer? The milkshake of course! Ever since the milkshake was created it has been a popular treat for people of all ages in the United States. First created in 1922, milkshakes were not the easiest to make, therefore very few people would only buy them once in a while due to high prices. As technology became more advanced, the milkshake changed in price, in the speed of making them, and they have a wider variety. All the changes of the milkshake have helped it become an ever popular treat in America.
Over the years the milkshake has changed in definition. Today the milkshake is defined as “a drink made of malted milk, …show more content…

This invention was the blender. This was a big success not only in American homes, but also in restaurants and soda fountains. With this invention the milkshake became even easier to create. This meant that milkshakes could be made faster, which in turn meant more people would buy them because they could get them quickly. The blender not only cut down the preparation time of the milkshake, but it also meant that other stores would try to create milkshakes rather than just Walgreens. As more inventions were introduced to society, the more milkshakes were …show more content…

Americans today do not worry about the price of the milkshake as much as they did in the past. Today the focus on how healthy the milkshake are for them. “In 2006, the US Agricultural Research Service developed reduced-sugar, low-fat milk shakes for lunch programs. The shakes have half the sugar and only 10% of the fat of commercial fast-food shakes. The milkshakes also have added fiber and other nutrients, and they have much less lactose, which makes the shakes appropriate for some lactose intolerant people” ( History of milkshakes). With many Americans focusing on the health concerns the milkshake has changed for the better. Now that there are more options of milkshakes, including different flavors and those with healthy additives, milkshakes offer something for a wide range of people. The milkshake has also been changed so that it can fit in the world of chic desserts. “Capitalizing on the drinkable dessert trend, executive chef James Clark introduced the Dulce de Leche Batida (batida is Spanish for milkshake) earlier this summer. The 12-oz. milkshake is made from heavy cream and caramel, and served in a fluted glass dipped in sugar ($10)” (Malone). With the milkshake expanding its horizons in fancy restaurants and high class dining more and more people get to enjoy the sublime taste of the milkshake. As you can tell the price of a milkshake no longer matters to the people of the United States, the only thing that

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