This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full Disclosure Policy for details.
Treat yourself to this Purple Cow Shake! Only 3 ingredients! Easy and delicious! #milkshake #coolsummer
Pin this now to find it later
Pin ItPurple Cow Shake
Have you ever heard of a Purple Cow Shake? Or maybe you’ve heard or a Purple Cow Float? I know, it sounds crazy … but it is soooo good! The shake is a combination of grape juice, milk and ice cream, while the float typically is grape soda over vanilla ice cream (like a Root Beer Float).
Were getting into the Summer mode here at the Love Bakes Good Cakes house …. we’re getting a pool put in our backyard, so excitement is brimming over! The kiddos can’t wait to watch the construction and finally be able to hop in! They should be out to start digging the hole for the pool tomorrow or Friday – so be prepared for Instagram pictures! 🙂
Speaking of Summer, it’s been really hot here in Phoenix – not that I’m complaining – I actually like the heat better than the cold! 🙂 But, the heat does tend to make me drink more throughout the day. I drink a lot of water (and coffee, but that’s another story!) – but really, there’s only so much water one can drink before you just have to have something else, ya know?! I know I’ve told y’all before that I LOVE fruity drinks in the Summer and this Purple Cow Shake reminds me of my childhood. It’s so simple to make since there are only 3 ingredients!
Other recipes you may enjoy
Would you like to save this?
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Purple Cow Shake
Would you like to save this?
We’ll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces from a 12 oz. can frozen grape juice, undiluted – do not add water!
- 1 cup milk, any kind you like
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Place the grape juice and milk in a blender. Add the ice cream. Cover and blend on high speed until thoroughly mixed (about 30-60 seconds).
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Get creative and select different juice options!
- Double the recipe to use the whole can of concentrate.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on June 18, 2014. Updated on April 29, 2021.
We used to have a drugstore in town with an old-fashioned soda counter. You could order brown, black and white, or purple cows. Love that you are keeping an old tradition alive!
I love purple cows. Thanks for the recipe, can't wait to make one! (stopping by from what'd you do this weekend)
Blessings,
Shari
Hi Jamie, thanks for sharing with us at Best of the Weekend – I've never had a purple cow – looks good! Pinned!
Found this on a linky party. Looks delicious!
Looks so good, something I think my family will enjoy! Pinned this and going to try soon, thanks. 🙂
I love the color of this! It looks like a delicious drink!
This sounds delicious! I've never heard of a Purple Cow, but now I'm glad I've found yours! 🙂
Interesting! I'd never heard of a purple cow before. Guess they didn't have them here in Va? Sounds good though. Thanks for the recipe. P.s. Yes it is hot in Phoenix. We went there last summer for vacation, and I although it was well over 100 every day one only had to drive a couple hours for the temps to be way cooler.
For some reason I can't pin from your site today 🙁 These look really good!
Oh no!! I hope it's been resolved??
Sounds {and looks !} like an amazing drink ! Pinned to try soon 🙂
It's different, but good! 🙂