Easy Eggnog Shake that takes minutes to prepare! You will love this creamy eggnog-flavored milkshake, perfect for the holidays!

Eggnog Milkshake text written over an old fashioned glass filled with an Eggnog Shake garnished with whipped cream and ground nutmeg with a red striped straw.

Eggnog Shake Recipe

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When making this Eggnog Milkshake, all I could think about was how jealous I was of anyone living in a warm area.

It has been snowing on and off the past few days, and we are due for more snow later this week. While I love the idea of a white Christmas, I also love not shoveling snow and walking on the beach at Christmas.

So much so that I started looking at houses in places that don't get snow. Until that becomes a reality, I will keep whipping out fun new eggnog recipes.

You can make this Eggnog Shake with or without booze. Whether you want to add extra flavor to your milkshake is up to you.

We have been on such a fun eggnog recipe spree! I bought eggnog from Costco, and the two containers are much bigger than I thought they would be—oops! I challenged myself to make as many recipes as possible with eggnog while we still had some in the fridge.

Depending on how the ones I am testing out later today come out, I will likely end up with between 6 and 10 new eggnog recipes.

Kids will love this shake! While the McDonald's Eggnog Shake is a limited-time offer, you can make this beverage anytime!

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients for making an epic Eggnog Shake! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Vanilla Ice Cream
Eggnog
Nutmeg
Whipped Cream

Optional Garnishes: Ground Nutmeg, Maraschino Cherry, Cinnamon Stick, Gingersnap Cookies, A Sprinkle of Cinnamon, Chocolate Drizzle

Garnish - Ground Nutmeg or you can try Maraschino Cherry, Cinnamon Stick, gingersnap cookies, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a chocolate drizzle.

French Vanilla Ice Cream - You can use any brand of vanilla ice cream that you have available. If you want to change up the flavor you can use chocolate ice cream to make a chocolate eggnog milkshake. Vanilla gelato would make an epic shake!

Eggnog - This can be made with store-bought or homemade eggnog.

Whipped Cream - You can use store-bought whipped cream or go all-in with our eggnog whipped cream.

Equipment Needed

Equipment Needed

Blender: We use a Ninja Blender and LOVE it!
Measuring Cups
Cute Milkshake Glasses: We like to serve this Eggnog Shake in a chilled glass. Just stick the glass in the freezer while you are making the milkshake.

How to make an Eggnog Milkshake

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Eggnog Shake ingredients in a blender before blending

Add the eggnog, vanilla ice cream, and nutmeg to the blender.

Blend until smooth, pour into a milkshake glass, and garnish.

eggnog shake in a milkshake glass with ground nutmeg sprinkled on top with a red striped straw

You can garnish with just ground nutmeg or add whipped cream and nutmeg. It is completely up to you.

Eggnog milkshake garnished with whipped cream and ground nutmeg with a red strip straw in a glass

How to Make an Alcoholic Eggnog Shake

Blend 1-2 ounces of your favorite liquor into the mixture to make a boozy Eggnog Milkshake.

Popular mixers include bourbon, RumChata, amaretto, rum, whiskey, or brandy.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead + Storage + Freezing/How to Freeze:

You may be surprised to learn that you can make milkshakes beforehand with some help from your freezer. Check out Taste of Home’s preparation and storage tips here.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

You can make your Egg Nog Shake with store-bought or homemade eggnog.

You can use store-bought whipped cream or go all-in with our Eggnog Whipped Cream.

Similarly, you can use any brand of vanilla ice cream that you have available, including French vanilla ice cream. If you want to change the flavor, you can use chocolate ice cream to make a chocolate eggnog milkshake. Vanilla gelato would make an epic shake!

Vegetarian Option:

This sweet holiday treat is vegetarian-friendly!

Vegan Option:

Replace the eggnog and vanilla ice cream with plant-based alternatives to make a vegan Eggnog Shake.

Gluten-Free:

This recipe should be safe for a gluten-free diet, as it is dairy-based, and dairy ingredients are generally not produced with gluten-containing ingredients. If you are highly sensitive and want to avoid cross-contamination, look for gluten-free labels on your ingredients.

Smaller Serving Size:

The written recipe makes two servings. You can halve it if you only need to make one Eggnog Shake.

Larger Group/More Servings:

This recipe doubles and triples quickly if you need more servings. Adjust the slider in the recipe card below to your desired serving size.

Sugar-Free:

The written recipe contains 56 grams of sugar, and the final nutritional content depends on your ingredients. To make sugar-free eggnog shakes, replace the eggnog and vanilla ice cream with sugar-free alternatives.

Tips for the Best Eggnog Milkshake

You can garnish with just ground nutmeg or add whipped cream and nutmeg. It is entirely up to you.
Make your own copycat McDonald's Eggnog Milkshake at home!