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Instructions
1
Add vanilla ice cream, eggnog, nutmeg and vanilla extract to the blender.
2
Blend on high until fully combined.
3
Pour milkshake into a 16 oz glass and top with whipped cream and garnishes of your choice.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Blender 🧊Pre-freeze your blender pitcher for 15 minutes before blending to keep the shake ultra-cold and creamy without over-diluting from melting ice.
- Use Premium Eggnog Quality 🥛Choose high-fat eggnog (not light versions) and ensure it's fresh or properly stored—the richness directly impacts that McDonald's-quality creamy texture.
- Toast Your Nutmeg Fresh ✨Grate whole nutmeg directly into the blender just before mixing rather than using pre-ground, as it delivers exponentially more aromatic complexity and authentic flavor.
- Perfect Ratio for Thickness 📏Use a 2:1 ratio of eggnog to vanilla ice cream and add just 2-3 tablespoons of milk for the signature thick, sippable consistency that mimics the fast-food version.
- Vanilla Extract Placement Timing ⏱️Add vanilla extract in the final 5 seconds of blending to prevent volatile flavor compounds from being lost to aeration, maximizing its aromatic impact.
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Vegetarian
Gluten Free
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