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Pumpkin Bourbon Shakes





Total Time
15 mins

If you prefer your shakes thicker, just follow the make-ahead directions.

su-Pumpkin Bourbon Shakes




Photographer: Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Mary Claire Britton; Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford
 4 1/2 cartons (14 oz. each) vanilla ice cream such as Häagen-Dazs, softened
 2 cups canned pumpkin
 1 cup milk
 1/2 cup bourbon
 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  About 1/2 tsp. nutmeg (preferably freshly ground)
 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
Step 1
1

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

Step 2
2

Ladle shakes into 8 tall glasses and top each with a dollop of whipped cream if you like and a little nutmeg. Serve with straws.

Step 3
3

Make ahead: Up to 1 hour through step 1, freeze airtight; stir before ladling into glasses.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g57%

Saturated Fat 22g111%
Cholesterol 239mg80%
Sodium 158mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 62g21%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.