Home / July

A little reason to celebrate

National Coffee Milkshake Day

Drink · July 26

A day for the coffee milkshake: coffee and ice cream blended thick and cold, sipped through a straw that never quite keeps up.

National Coffee Milkshake Day falls on Monday, July 26, 2027. That is 272 days away.

A coffee milkshake is ice cream, milk and coffee blended until thick. Some versions use coffee ice cream, some add brewed coffee or espresso to vanilla, and some do both. The result tastes like a cup of coffee that decided to become dessert.

The texture matters as much as the flavor. A good one is thick enough to stand a straw upright for a moment, then slowly gives way as it melts. The coffee keeps it from tasting only sweet, and the bitterness lands right after the cream.

Diners and ice cream shops often keep coffee shakes on the menu next to chocolate and vanilla. At home, a blender does the work. Chilled coffee works better than hot, which melts the ice cream before it ever gets thick. Some people freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays so the shake stays strong instead of watery.

Toppings are optional. Whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa, or a few crushed coffee beans all show up. A spoon is worth keeping nearby for the last thick inch at the bottom of the glass.

Ways to celebrate

• Blend vanilla ice cream with chilled coffee at home.
• Freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays for a stronger shake.
• Order a coffee shake at a local diner or ice cream shop.
• Try a version with coffee ice cream and a little espresso.
• Share a shake and two straws with a friend.

Dates

All national days on July 26

Also on July 26

• National Aunt and Uncle Day
• National All or Nothing Day

Categories: Drink days