While ice cream is my dessert of choice all 365 days of the year, the warm weather and extra hour of daylight make me crave a summer milkshake, specifically. And although I’ll never say no to a peppermint milkshake during the cold winter months and the Dairy Queen Orange Cream Shake had a chokehold on me all spring, fast food chains go all out with menu offerings when it comes to ice cream and summer milkshakes. Whether you’re looking for a milkshake with bright fruity flavors for sunny sipping or indulgent treats with summertime vibes, here are 12 seasonal summer milkshakes from fast food joints to try now.
Arby’s Orange Cream Shake
From Olipop’s new soda to DQ’s spring menu, orange creamsicle is having its moment right now — and Arby’s understood the assignment. Arby’s summer milkshake features a vanilla shake spun with orange flavor, and topped with whipped cream.
Baskin-Robbins’ Trolli Sour Blast Fizz
Trolli Sour Blast is Baskin-Robbins’ flavor of the month, and, of course, there’s a sippable version to take on-the-go this summer. The Trolli Sour Trolli Sour Blast frozen treat features Trolli lime-flavored ice cream and orange flavored sherbet, finished with lime flavored swirls and spun with Starry lemon-lime soda.
Chick-fil-A’s Peach Milkshake
Beginning June 9 at participating locations nationwide, Chick-fil-A is bringing back the beloved Peach Milkshake, just in time for summer. If you also believe that peaches are the superior summer fruit, you have to try the CFA Peach Milkshake, which is made with Chick-fil-A Icedream dessert and peaches and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Dairy Queen’s Superman Cake Batter Cookie Dough Blizzard
DQ is partnering with the new Superman movie for the first Blizzard of the summer, and its bright blue hue is reminiscent of both summer skies and Clark Kent’s suit. The new Superman Cake Batter Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat (which also comes in a limited-edition themed cup) features sugar cookie dough, cake batter flavor, and sprinkles blended with DQ soft serve.
Jack in the Box’s Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Shake
Nothing says summer like fresh juicy watermelon and summertime blockbusters, and the new Jack in the Box milkshake brings the flavors of movie theater candy to a refreshing frozen bev. The Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Shake features Jack in the Box’s creamy vanilla shake as a base, swirled with Sour Patch Kids Watermelon flavor.
#SpoonTip: If you aren’t feeling a Sour Patch Kids-flavored milkshake, Jack in the Box also has a flavored lemonade, slushie, and dirty soda.
Shake Shack Banana Pudding Shake
Not a fan of orange cream, watermelon, or peach? Shake Shack’s summer milkshake is packed with banana flavor and nostalgia. The new Shake Shack summer bev features banana pudding-flavored frozen custard that’s made with real banana and spun with vanilla wafer cookies. Plus, it’s topped with whipped cream and vanilla wafer cookie crumble for a true banana pudding feel.
Shake Shack Campfire S’mores Shake
Campfire is a quintessential summer vibe, and Shake Shack brings a frozen spin to the toasty treat just in time for warmer weather. The Shake Shack S’mores milkshake features vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with graham cracker, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow fudge chunks, and it’s topped with whipped cream and s’more crumbles.
Shake Shack Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake Shake
In case the nostalgic banana pudding or toasty campfire s’mores shakes aren’t up to summer standards, take a trip to the fairgrounds with Shack Shack’s Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake milkshake. This decadent shake features bits of Oreo cookies and funnel cake crunch hand-spun with vanilla frozen custard, and, of course, it is topped with whipped cream and OREO Cookie crumbles.
Zaxby’s Handcrafted Milkshakes
Though they may not be part of an official summer menu, Zaxby’s Handcrafted Shakes are finally making a triumphant return. In honor of the chain’s 35th birthday, Zaxby’s announced the permanent return of Handcrafted Milkshakes in four delicious flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and, of course, Birthday Cake.