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Pink Lady Milk Shake

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Portland-based Salt & Straw adds a drop of vinegar and a hint of pepper to balance the sweetness in this strawberry shake, plus a splash of rum to make it deliciously complex in flavor. If you're making this for non-drinkers, just omit the booze.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 ounces fresh strawberries (about 3 large), hulled and quartered
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons dark rum, 80 proof
1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 pint strawberry ice cream
Whipped cream
Freshly, finely ground black or pink pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl; let macerate until juices are released, about 30 minutes. Add rum and vinegar.

    Step 2

    Scoop ice cream into a blender. Add strawberry mixture and blend until smooth. Divide milk shake among small glasses. Top each shake with a dollop of whipped cream; sprinkle lightly with pepper. Serve with a straw (or two).

TagsMilkshakeBeveragesCocktailAlcoholRumStrawberryBerryFruitQuickEasyBlenderBon Appétit

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