We all know how important it is to eat right, but every now and then it is acceptable to treat yourself.
Some people order a pizza, others tuck into their favourite , while a few might enjoy a delicious bar of. For me, nothing quite hits like a milkshake when I need my sugary fix. The creamy delightfulness sends my eyes rolling to the back of my head like I'm in a smooth, chocolate-filled delicious dreamland. From the soft texture to the outstanding taste, there's nothing like it.
You can't go wrong with a classic plain vanilla, chocolate or strawberry flavour but my favourites are the chocolate ones - from Oreo to Lotus Biscoff. Over the years I have had my share of name brand milkshake flavours as well as ones from independent shake shops. But I was yet to get my hands on milkshake.
The brand has become well known globally for its burgers and shakes. The American-diner style restaurant has become one of the UK’s most-loved restaurants where it amassed a loyal fanbase – with superstar fans including Tommy Fury, Harry Styles, Mollie King, Ed Sheeran and Maya Jama. So, I had high expectations before reviewing one of their shakes for the first time.
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On the menu there are classic flavours from Oreo, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Biscoff, Peanut Butter, chocolate, fresh strawberries, fresh banana, salted caramel and mango. Plus there is a very unique bacon flavour - not sure how I feel about that one.
And recently, Five Guys launched an all-new, limited-edition popcorn flavoured shake. A spokesperson for Five Guys told Mirror: "This game-changing shake combines popcorn syrup and real popcorn pieces for a taste sensation worthy of the big screen. Get ready for a show-stopping treat, exclusively at Five Guys."
The fast food eatery has taken the classic movie snack and spun it into a creamy, dreamy milkshake experience. I decided to try the blockbuster combination to see if it's worth purchasing. It premiered last month and is available for a limited time only.
A video shared on Five Guys YouTube page, promoting the milkshake, has raked in over 13,000 views. I managed to get my hands on one and was left stunned by its flavour.
I collected mine from a chain in Leeds city centre where I was greeted by friendly and accommodating staff. They even gave me extra straws - we all want to save the turtles but paper straws only last a couple of sips before turning into a soggy nightmare. Maned with my straws after ordering my shakes - popcorn for me, Oreo for my partner - I was ready to dive in.
When pondering what popcorn flavour would taste like I assumed it would be vanilla-like with toffee added to create a toffee popcorn flavour, and the description of popcorn pieces inside the shake initially did not have me sold.
However, I was wowed. The words "oh my God" slowly came out of my mouth following the first sip. It was like diving into a bucket of popcorn head first and calling it home. The scent was unreal. The texture was super smooth and the toffee popcorn bits added an extra pizzazz to the whole thing.
Five Guys have outdone themselves with this flavour - it is genuinely the best milkshake I have ever had. The only thing I would change is I think as part of the limited edition releaser, some other unique flavours could have been included too. Perhaps other flavours you find at a cinema - from Tango Ice Blasts, nachos and hot dogs. Now I've seen bacon and popcorn on the menu, whipping up my suggestions should be a dream.
The milkshake is now available now for dine-in and takeaway in Five Guys restaurants across the country, as well as for on UberEats, Just Eat and Deliveroo.
Have you tried a Five Guys milkshake? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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