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Five Dollar Shake Recipe

  • Servings: 2

Bourbon works perfectly in an adult, boozy milkshake because it's sweet and just a little bit syrupy on its own. The secret ingredient in this shake which compliments the bourbon really nicely is a super simple ginger tea.  The ginger tea adds a little spiciness and depth to the shake, it’s also delicious just to drink on its own with a little honey in it.

To make the ginger tea, peel and chop a couple inches of ginger and add to a few cups of water, bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. Cooled to room temperature then strain out ginger and refrigerate until ready to use. 

Recipe by John Cusimano.

Recipe featured on Rachael Ray's Meals in Minutes. 

Ingredients

  • 6 oz bourbon
  • 3 oz ginger tea
  • 3 oz maple syrup
  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 8 oz whole milk
  • 8 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
  • Luxardo or maraschino cherries, for garnish

Directions

Add bourbon, ginger tea, maple syrup, ice cream, milk and bitters to a blender.  Blend until smooth, pour into milkshake or Collins glasses and garnish each with freshly grated cinnamon, a cherry and a straw.