While ice cream is my dessert of choice year-round, the warmer temperatures and extra hour of daylight make me crave a spring milkshake, specifically. Something about going out for a holiday-flavored milkshake in freezing temperatures feels wrong — especially when the risk of brain freeze runs that much higher — and fast food chains often go all out with spring menu offerings. Whether you’re looking for a milkshake with cozy flavors to round out the last few weeks of winter or a shake with summertime vibes, here are 10 seasonal spring milkshakes from fast food joints to try now.
Arby’s Andes Mint Chocolate Shake
This fan-favorite Arby’s seasonal milkshake made its triumphant return to Arby’s menus in February. A mint-chocolate lover’s dream, this creamy mint chocolate shake is topped with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle, and pieces of Andes Mints candy.
Baskin-Robbins’ Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Milkshake
Baskin-Robbin’s ice cream Flavor of the Month, in milkshake form. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake features all the flavors of your favorite slice with a dreamy blend of cheesecake- and chocolate cheesecake-flavored ice creams, loaded with decadent cheesecake pieces, crunchy chocolate chips and cookie crumb swirls.
Cold Stone Creamery’s Sprinkled With Charms Milkshake
Cold Stone’s Lucky Charms milkshake is here for St. Patrick’s Day, and staying through the end of March. This festive treat features Cold Stone’s Lucky Charms-flavored ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of gold glitter & Lucky Charms cereal.
Dairy Queen Orange Cream Shake
Bursting with bright citrus flavor, the DQ Orange Cream Shake is a refreshing take on a nostalgic treat. Made with DQ soft serve and a blend of orange flavor, this Dairy Queen spring milkshake offers the ultimate combination of tart citrus and smooth vanilla flavor.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Lucky Charms Top Loaded Shake
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Dave’s Hot Chicken released a Lucky Charms Top Loaded Shake. This milkshake features your choice of a chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla signature shake, with a Lucky Charms cereal topper.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
We’d be remiss to not mention the iconic McDonald’s Shamrock Shake in a spring milkshake round-up. This beloved mint-flavored milkshake features vanilla soft serve, mint syrup, and whipped topping, and is a St. Patrick’s Day staple.
Shake Shack Cherry Blossom Shake
Cherry is the it-girl flavor of 2025. Made with vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with cherry blossom syrup and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, Shake Shack’s Cherry Blossom milkshake features light floral flavor with sweet tart cherry in this seasonal treat.
Shake Shack Brownie Batter Hot Cocoa Shake
If you aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to winter hot chocolate, ease into the spring season with Shake Shack’s decadent Brownie Batter Hot Cocoa Shake that’s rich, smooth, and full of chocolate flavor. This milkshake features the chain’s signature chocolate base, topped with whipped cream and brownie crisps for the ultimate chocolate-lover’s shake.
Shake Shack Thai Iced Tea Shake
This lightly-caffeinated treat is the perfect way to “spring” forward post-Daylight Saving Time. The Shake Shack Thai Ice Tea Shake features vanilla frozen custard that’s hand-spun with house-brewed Thai tea for cozy and balanced flavors of black tea, vanilla, and mild spices like cardamom and cinnamon.
Wienerschnitzel Cotton Candy Shake
Warm days are starting, and Wienerschnitzel’s Cotton Candy Shake is the perfect kick-off to fair season. This sweet milkshake is packed with vanilla ice cream and a taste of nostalgia.