Some use reduced-fat vanilla soft-serve ice cream and chocolate syrup, while others use a rich vanillafrozen custard.
While some chain’s shakes were well-presented and tasted high-quality, others reeked of artificial flavoring.
The taste:Beyond disappointing.
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The texture was watery while somehow airy at the same time.
(“How?”
I wondered while sipping) This strange juxtaposition created an uncomfortable mouthfeel.
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Meanwhile, the flavor seemed synthetic, leaving an aftertaste that reminded me of a chocolate malt gone wrong.
While not technically a shake, the thick icy treat essentially serves the same purpose.
The original chocolate Frosty set me back just $1 and was served with a straw and a spoon.
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The look:Like the McDonald’s shake, this one also came in a transparent cup.
The color of the creamy treat was an even light brown, and it felt heavy when handed over.
The taste:Vaguely like chocolate.
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If you prefer a rich, chocolaty shake, the milder flavored Frosty is probably not for you.
As it melted, it became partly near-solid ice cream, part watery chocolate milk mess.
These all come topped with a hefty amount of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
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I paid $5.97 for a small.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
The look:Picture perfect!
Chick-fil-A would have scored much higher if this was a presentation test and not a taste test.
The milkshakes here are so well-presented that you almost don’t want to ruin it by consuming them.
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Its shade was very, very pale brown, and the consistency was smooth and even.
The taste:Not chocolaty enough.
This shake lacked flavor.
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Extra points, though, for the lack of ice chunks or watery parts.
The texture was very consistent.
I lived for its whipped cream-topped Hershey pies and chocolate sundaes.
So, I wasn’t surprised that its chocolate milkshake is pretty good, too.
The drink cost me $5.59.
It was served in a see-through cup with a flat top and a plastic straw.
The taste:My first thought when I tried this shake was, “This is great!.”
The texture was smooth and creamy with a hint of airiness to it.
Overall, it’s a delicious shake, although it may be too chocolaty for some.
The chocolate syrup isn’t completely blended into the shake, so its rich flavor is very prominent.
So, it’s no surprise that its chocolate milkshakes are top-tier.
I paid $5.69 for mine, which I thought was money well-spent.
It had a dome lid and was served with a plastic straw.
The consistency looked a little thin with tiny bubbles along the top.
There was an option to add whipped cream for an extra charge, but I skipped it.
The taste:Absolutely wonderful.
It was sweet and chocolaty without tasting artificial or overwhelming.
This allows me to easily see what I’m drinking and how much I’ve drank.
It was served in a colorful see-through cup with a flat top and a matching green plastic straw.
The shake’s hue was a consistent medium-brown.
This shake melted evenly and didn’t show much condensation while it did.
This chocolate shake had a consistent, smooth texture, with incredibly small ice bits.
The taste was the perfect balance of sweet and chocolaty, with no artificial flavors detectable whatsoever.
Overall, no notes on this shake: it was perfect!
