Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby
Each morning at eleven Minnie brought over what looked like a watery pistachio milkshake. It was cold and sour.
“What’s in it?” Rosemary asked.
“Snips and snails and puppydogs’ tails,” Minnie said, smiling. Rosemary laughed.
“That’s fine,” she said, “but what if we want a girl?”
“Do you?”
“Well of course we’ll take what we get, but it would be nice if the first one were a boy.”
“Well there you are,” Minnie said.
Finished drinking, Rosemary said, “No, really, what’s in it?”
“A raw egg, gelatin, herbs . . .”
“Tannis root?”
“Some of that, some of some other things.”
Minnie brought the drink every day in the same glass, a large one with blue and green stripes, and stood waiting while Rosemary drained it.
Pistachio Milkshake
Make a delicious Pistachio Milkshake in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. This recipe serves 2 people. You'll need shelled pistachios, vanilla ice cream, milk, honey, and a bit of vanilla extract. Great for a quick and tasty treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled pistachios unsalted
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk whole or 2% for creaminess
- 2 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A handful of crushed pistachios for garnish optional
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Start by preparing the pistachios. You can blanch them by boiling for 1-2 minutes, draining, and removing their skins, but this step is optional. Removing the skins can make the milkshake smoother and less gritty, but it’s not necessary.
- In a blender, add the shelled pistachios, vanilla ice cream, milk, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Blend everything together on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This may take a minute or two, depending on your blender’s power.
- Taste the milkshake and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if needed. Blend for a few seconds to mix it in.
- If you want a thicker milkshake, you can add a bit more ice cream and blend again. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little more milk and blend until it reaches your desired texture.
- Once the milkshake is ready, pour it into serving glasses.
- If you like, garnish the milkshake with crushed pistachios and a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Serve immediately with a straw or spoon, and enjoy your homemade Pistachio Milkshake!
Notes
This delightful Pistachio Milkshake is a perfect treat for a hot day or anytime you’re in the mood for a creamy and nutty beverage.