"The shake is not a drink, it's a state of mind," sings Australia's Eurovision Song Content 2025 representative, Go-Jo, in his now-iconic song Milkshake Man.
No doubt, his lyrics brings a whole new perspective to this beloved drink, popular around the world as a breakfast, dessert or anytime treat.
In the spirit of the colourful contest and the glitter and drama around it, we've rounded up some of the best next-level milkshakes we think he would definitely approve of.
Lickity split licorice shake
The colourful intensity of this loaded shake just the beginning. The shake base is made with milk, choc-coated licorice and ice-cream (use licorice ice-cream, if you really want that licorice-y goodness!), then topped with allsorts, candy twists and a licorice lollipop.
This takes the very popular dessert, banoffee pie, and turns it into a milkshake, a heavenly combination of caramel, banana, ice-cream and cream, topped with shaved chocolate.
Sky-high blueberry waffle stack
Breakfast or dessert? Why should you have to choose? This indulgent shake is like a tower built in celebration of both and does not disappoint on either count.
Big bang birthday cake shake
Go all out for a birthday celebration with rainbow-coloured excess!
If you love the flavour of cornflakes in milk, you'll love this recipe from Mary Berg.
Turkish Delight shake
This Turkish delight-infused, thick and gooey mixture is liquid gold – it’s like drinking a chocolate bar!
"This refreshing and icy dragon fruit shake is exactly what I need on a hot day in Vietnam," says Luke Nguyen. "The secret ingredient is the condensed milk! It adds a hint of intense sweetness to the more subtle sweet and slightly sour flavour of the dragon fruit." You could also use mango, avocado or pomelo in this recipe.
All the colours of the rainbow in one easy milkshake. This Nick Makrides creation is perfect for Mardi Gras, or any time you want a vibrant vanilla shake decorated with rainbow ganache and coloured sprinkles.
An easy way to create your own dreamy, diner-style milkshakes at home. These get a little pizzaz from flavour-striped glasses, created with a raspberry syrup (for the raspberry ripple shakes) or a cocoa-vanilla syrup (for the choc-fudge drinks).
Cotton candy delirium
Another shake with a Eurovision-esque, strikingly colourful vibe, this shake is total pink overload. There's cotton candy in the shake, a sprinkled coated chocolate rim on the shake glass, and when it comes to the toppings, your imagination can run wild: a decorated doughnut, more cotton candy, sprinkle-covered cookies...
Peaches and cream marshmallow dream
If you love peaches and cream, then this milkshake turns the classic flavour combination into a tempting drink... one you may need to spoon mouthfuls of to enjoy though, it's that thick and creamy.
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