Toxic Memory Mint Milkshake
This isn't your childhood mint chocolate chip. Infused with a cool, sharp mint, this thick milkshake carries a subtle, lingering sweetness that might just stir up some forgotten memories, all topped with a shockingly vibrant, almost unnerving, lime-green whipped cream. It's a taste that hints at nostalgia, yet leaves you wondering about the aftertaste, much like revisiting an old, slightly unsettling memory.
Directions
- 1
Place 2 cups of premium vanilla bean ice cream into the blender pitcher.
- 2
Add 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1/4 cup of heavy cream, 2 teaspoons of pure peppermint extract, 1/4 teaspoon of pure almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to the blender.
- 3
Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and thick, about 45-60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary to ensure no ice cream chunks remain.
- 4
For the vibrant topping, pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl.
- 5
Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the cream.
- 6
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks begin to form, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Carefully add 3-4 drops of the unflavored liquid green food coloring to the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form and the color is uniformly vibrant, about 1-2 minutes more, being careful not to overbeat.
- 8
Pour the thick milkshake evenly into two tall, chilled glasses.
- 9
Generously dollop or pipe the vividly green whipped cream onto the top of each milkshake.
- 10
Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate, allowing it to subtly contrast with the bright green.
- 11
Serve immediately, ensuring the full, chilling experience is captured.