Black Forest Shake
Vodka and cherry brandy blended with chocolate syrup, milk and ice. The famous cake reimagined as a frosty shake.
8% ABVLightMilkshakes
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
320 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Milk
- Chocolate Syrup
- Icecubes
- Vodka
- Cherry Brandy
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Black Forest Shake close to the original.
Instead of Milk
- Half-and-Half— richer
- Plant-Based Milk— dairy-free swap
Instead of Chocolate Syrup
- Caramel Sauce— caramel twist
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Cherry Brandy
- Cherry Heering— richer, spicier
- Kirschwasser— drier, unsweetened
Instructions
In a blender put ice cubes, chocolate syrup, cherry brandy, vodka, and milk.
Blend very well.
Pairs well with
Cherry brandy and chocolate blended with milk recreate the famous cake — go matching:
- Black forest brownie bites
- Chocolate-covered cherries
- Vanilla whipped wafer cookies
- Cherry thumbprints
Similar taste
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