pumpkin bourbon milkshakes

my mother-in-law found this gem of a recipe and brought them over for one of the many desserts we had for thanksgiving this year.
i don’t have much to say but PUMPKIN. and BOURBON. and ICE CREAM.
need i say more?

pumpkin bourbon milkshakes
recipe via sunset
ingredients
4 1/2 cartons – 14 oz each – vanilla ice cream
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 cup milk
1/2 cup bourbon (can be omitted, if desired)
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
fresh whipped cream

directions
1. blend a third of the ice cream, pumpkin, milk, and bourbon at a time in a blender until smooth, adding sugar and spices to the last batch. pour into a large bowl and stir to combine.

2. ladle milkshake mixture into 8 tall glasses and top with whipped cream, if desired, and a dash of nutmeg on top.

note: to make ahead ORย if you are wanting a thicker milkshake –ย do step 1 up to one hour ahead & freeze in an airtight container. stir well before ladling into glasses.

enjoy!
photo via the kitchn

3 Comments Add yours

  1. Alicia says:

    Ooh, this sounds so great! And why would you want to omit the bourbon?

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