Grandpa's Manhattan Milkshake

This decadent dessert cocktail is a delightful blend of the classic Manhattan cocktail and a creamy milkshake. It's a nostalgic tribute to the best creations of the bartender and the milkshake maestro in the family. With the smoothness of vanilla ice cream and the warmth of whiskey, it's a taste of home no matter where you are.

Grandpa's Manhattan Milkshake

A delightful blend of the classic Manhattan cocktail and a creamy milkshake, this decadent dessert cocktail is a nostalgic tribute to family bartending and milkshake prowess.

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Ingredients

  • 1/8 oz sweet vermouth
  • 8 ice cubes
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 pint vanilla ice cream
  • 1 1/2 oz whiskey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp grenadine
  • 1 1/2 tsp Angostura bitters
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • 1 strip orange zest

Instructions

  1. Swirl the sweet vermouth in a blender and discard the remaining liquid.
  2. Add the ice cubes, whole milk, vanilla ice cream, whiskey, grenadine, and Angostura bitters to the blender.
  3. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into a tall glass.
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a strip of orange zest.