The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

This quick and simple recipe provides a blueprint for creating a classic vanilla milkshake, blending together vanilla ice cream, milk, and a touch of vanilla for a creamy, dreamy delight.

1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Process until desired consistency. Adjust the ingredients as needed for desired thickness.
Optional: Add in 1/4 cup chocolate or other flavored syrup or 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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reviews & comments
July 20, 2009
When I put it into a blender and mixed it all together, it was delish. I also put a single, small shake of cinnamon, and it made it even better