The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. In honor of National Chocolate Milkshake Day, R&B singer Kelis has finally decided to reveal the recipe to her infamous milkshake. That's right, the one that brings all the boys to the yard. That one. This is a big day, folks.
Kelis shared the ingredients to her revered concoction in a video from Refinery 29 which you can see here.
The official ingredients combine classic milkshake staples with a boozy boost for that extra edge.
Ingredients:
3 oz Baileys
8 oz ginger beer
4 scoops chocolate ice cream
5 pieces candied ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chili cinnamon rim
Ginger-infused whipped cream for garnish
Preparation:
1. Combine Baileys, ginger beer, chocolate ice cream, candied ginger and cayenne pepper in a blender with a cup of ice. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour mixture into glass with chili-cinnamon-sugar rim (1:1:1).
3. Top with ginger infused whipped cream and a piece of candied ginger.
4. Check the yard.
While Kelis' signature sweet treat is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, if you'd prefer to skip the hassle of creating your own boy-charming concoction and head over to the diner, we've got you covered. The classic chocolate shake is a good go-to, but don't limit yourself. Here are 5 spots to get a killer milkshake in New York. (Boys flocking to your yard not guaranteed.)*
1. Bill's Bar & Burger
With locations in Rockefeller Center, Meatpacking District and the West Village, Bill's Bar & Burger is a perfectly accessible spot to stop in and grab a burger and one of their signature alcoholic shakes. Bonus points for Bill's excellent disco fries.
2. Big Daddy's
Avoid the hype and hassle of big crowds at Black Tap in favor of an out of this world shake at Big Daddy's. Enjoy shakes like the "Bacon Milky Way" and the "Hoolie Coolie Banana Split Smoothie" in a retro diner setting at either their Gramercy or Upper West Side locations.
3. Ray's Candy Store
This East Village staple is much more than meets the eye. Ray serves up a variety of sweet treats including beignets, fries and to-die-for chocolate shakes. Made with love since 1974, Ray's is guaranteed not to disappoint.
4. Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
Located on 513 Henry St. in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain is the answer to your milkshake prayers. A cute, cozy atmosphere and old-fashioned egg creams will transport you to another era and send your tastebuds to heaven.
5. Mom's Kitchen & Bar
This Astoria comfort food haven has a specialty section of "Big Mouth Shakes" to satisfy all your sugary cravings. Whether you go for the "Strawberry Shorty," "The Thick Mint" or the ridiculously adorable "Mr. Fluffleupagus" you're in for a mind-blowing experience.
