Today I’m creating a delicious dessert drink, which is a spin-off of a dessert we had while we were in New Orleans. I’m making a Frozen SkittlesĀ® Milk Punch. Using the America Mix red, white and blue SkittlesĀ® candies, I’m making a fun frozen dessert punch recipe that the whole family can enjoy!
As you all know, we visited New Orleans recently and one of the highlights from our vacation was dinner on Bourbon Street at Bourbon House. Our waiter highly suggested we try the Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch, so we got one with our dessert – and it was fantastic! The Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch inspired me to get creative and come up with a family friendly dessert drink with an awesome flavor but without the alcohol.
Frozen SkittlesĀ® Milk Punch
The most important thing to remember is to not limit yourself, you can use any SkittlesĀ® variety you wish. This doesn’t need to be a patriotic dessert recipe with red, white and blue SkittlesĀ® candies, use whichever SkittlesĀ® flavors you like! This Frozen SkittlesĀ® Milk Punch is a tasty summer dessert and it’s easy to make, too!
Begin by separating your SkittlesĀ® by color and then run them through the blender. Start your blender on chop, then hit the liquefy button to finish them off. Warning: don’t blend your SkittlesĀ® candies until you’re ready to make your punch. The stickiness of the SkittlesĀ® will turn the granules into a solid lump if you try to prepare this ahead of time – don’t ask me how I know! š
Note: I blended more SkittlesĀ® than the recipe calls for (for photographic purposes), you don’t need a whole lot – just a few small handfuls. Make sure you have about 1/4 cup of your main SkittlesĀ® flavor, which will go in the drink. See the recipe below.
It doesn’t take a long time to blend your drink together. Simply toss in the ice cream, milk, simple syrup and SkittlesĀ® granules. A quick spin in the blender on the “mix” setting for 10 to 20 seconds will give it a nice consistency. Don’t forget to top your drink with a few pinches of different color SkittlesĀ® granules!
This frozen milk punch recipe will remind you of a milkshake, it’s delicious and refreshing. It’s a perfect drink to help you beat the heat on a hot summer day!
SkittlesĀ® Frozen Milk Punch Recipe
Frozen SkittlesĀ® Milk Punch
Ingredients
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup granulated SkittlesĀ®
- 2 tbs simple syrup see note below
- + 1 tbs other granulated SkittlesĀ® for garnish
Instructions
- Separate and blend SkittlesĀ® colors until each color is granulated
- Use 1 color SkittlesĀ® granules for the punch (I'm using white) and other colors for garnish
- Blend 1/4 cup of 1 color SkittlesĀ® granules, milk, simple syrup and ice cream in blender for 10 to 20 seconds
- Garnish with SkittlesĀ® granules
- Enjoy!
Notes
Simple Syrup
How do you make simple syrup? Heat 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar until dissolved – I bring mine to a quick boil and stir frequently throughout the process. Cool to room temperature before using. To keep the left overs, store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks in an air tight container.
Do you have a favorite dessert beverage?
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My kids love Skittles! I’ve never even thought about making them into granules like that – very clever of you. š
That sounds so good! It’s like fruity milkshake Heaven! Yummo.
That sounds so good! I love Skittles. This is a great take on a milkshake. I can’t wait to try it!
Oooooo…… I know some kiddos that would go nuts for this! Our grandkids love their milk but love their Skittles even more!
I had no idea you could do that with Skittles. My husband would love this!