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8 Alcoholic Milkshakes That Will Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth And Guarantee A Boozy Buzz

If stranded on a desert island and allowed only a couple things, ice cream and alcohol would be at the top of my list. Sure, they would do nothing to increase my chances of survival, but they would ensure total solitary bliss and turn my unfortunate circumstance into a delightful (and decidedly unsustainable) paradise. Alcoholic milkshakes are the synergistic marriage of these two vices, so here's a recipe roundup of boozy and totally decadent milkshakes perfect for desert islands or simply dessert.

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by Dacy Knight

Spiked Rice Krispie Shake Shooters

Bring back an indulgence of yesteryear in a grownup way with these marshmallow shake shooters spiked with vodka. This recipe by How Sweet It Is calls for decking out the dessert drink with actual Rice Krispie treats to not only deliver full flavor, but also guarantee that inimitable crunchy and gooey texture combo forever ingrained in our childhood hearts.

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Churro Milkshake With Dulce De Leche

Few things are more euphoric than dipping warm churros into melted dulce de leche. Dipping warm churros into melted dulce de leche sunken in a frozen vanilla cinnamon milkshake spiked with coconut rum might be one of them. Half Baked Harvest has the recipe you need.

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Brooklyn Bourbon Milkshake

This candy store concoction combines chocolate covered cherries, vanilla, and bourbon for a rich adult flavored drink. The Crepes Of Wrath also offers up a delectable recipe for homemade bourbon whipped cream to top off your shake in the most enticing way possible. Enjoy in a mason jar for true Brooklyn authenticity.

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Lucky Charms Cereal Milkshake With Marshmallow Frosting

Have a sweet retreat back to your childhood with this cereal-topped adult milkshake by How Sweet It Is. Frosting and vodka of the marshmallow variety complete the treat.

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Coffee And Rum Milkshake

Discover the perfect afternoon coffee break with this milkshake by A Cozy Kitchen that gives “cold brew” new meaning. Take it to the next level by topping it off with chocolate-covered coffee beans sprinkled with sea salt.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Baileys Milkshake

Surrender to sugar with this grownup take on milk and cookies by How Sweet It Is. A splash of Baileys makes for the perfect finishing touch.

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Almond Joy Milkshake

If you’ve ever wanted to drink an Almond Joy candy bar, this boozy milkshake by The Kitchn is the answer. Amaretto and chocolate liqueur make this a dream come true.

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Chocolate Stout Brownie Float

Guinness and Irish coconut cream give this ridiculously decadent brownie float by Half Baked Harvest an extra boozy punch — which is ideal.

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