These 15 INSANE Freakshakes and Cocktails Will Blow Your Mind

Maggie McCracken
Sep 07, 2016

We don’t know about you, but we are going CRAZY over some of the wild and wonderful drink concoctions that people are dreaming up these days. We’re not sure if we’ve reached the golden age of cocktails or if social media is just putting drool-worthy drinks into the spotlight, but something’s going on here… And these 15 *completely insane* cocktails prove it. We wouldn’t exactly call them healthy cocktails, but they cover all your basic food groups. Dripping with mounds of fruit, heaped with bacon and stuffed with veggies, these ridiculous boozy shakes are basically meals in a glass.

1. Fruit Freakshakes: We’re just going to cover all our bases by starting out with something at least relatively healthy. These fruity drinks are a play on the popular freakshake trend (which we’ll get to in a sec…), subbing in fresh fruit for donuts, cupcakes and other sugary treats.

2. Lucky Charms Freakshake: To be fair, we did warn you that things were about to get a li’l crazy. “Freakshakes” are a totally wild new trend that involves making MASSIVE milkshakes topped with heaps and heaps of ridiculous sweets. Case in point: This Lucky Charms-inspired creation.

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This. Is. Beautiful. #sumobloodymary #sundayfunday @erinweekly @zach_chicago

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3. Sumo Bloody Mary: If you can’t resist a good Bloody Mary, no doubt you’ll want to get your veggie juice-loving self down to Chicago to try Sunda’s Sumo Bloody Mary. It’s made with 32 ounces of Bloody Mary, but it’s the bacon, bread, potatoes and god-knows-what-else atop the drink that really make it special.

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Lisa Frank inspired CAKE BATTER milkshakes for @britandco 🍰🦄🌈 Say wuttttttt. Link in bio ✌✌ I'll be working on a tutorial for the donuts soon so keep your eyes peeled x

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4. Lisa Frank-Inspired Freakshake: We love anything Lisa Frank-inspired, and this beautiful, uber-colorful freakshake is no exception. It’s made with rainbow sprinkles, donuts, cookies and cotton candy to make your sweetest dreams come true.

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The fruitiest...brightest & FRESHEST FreakShake™ of them all!!! The Fruity Freak This is the ultimate celebration of summer!! Made with 100% real fruit - absolutely NO lame artificial colours or flavours... Shall we?? We dress her up in a strawberry & lime gel - fill her to the brim with the most amazingly refreshing watermelon shake - topped up with some light & fluffy blushing rose scented whipped cream...are you ready for the BEST PART?!??!!?!?!?!? A strawberry, watermelon & rose sorbet popslide, dipped in Lindt white chocolate & dusted with freeze-dried strawberries... We are completely dying over this! The perfect member of the FreakShow to really freshen things up & get all summery up in here... Oh...did somebody say Gluten Free?? All the summer feels 😎☀️ ...Grand finale coming right up! 8pm fellow freaks #patissez #freakshake #freakshakes #StrawberryWatermelon #SummerLovin #StrawberryWatermelonShake #glutenfree

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5. Fruity Shake: Australia’s own Patissez is the self-proclaimed “Home of the Freakshake,” so it’s no surprise that they’ve dreamt up a fruit-lover’s version of their claim to fame. This strawberry shake is made with all real fruit and topped with a limeade popsicle for good measure.

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#Bham does #Funky #Freakshake - Smores and Brownie topping with Chocolate Milkshake

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6. S’mores Freakshake: Do you love s’mores? Okay, that’s pretty normal. But do you love s’mores ENOUGH to gulp down this humongous freakshake topped with a brownie, a huge roasted marshmallow, whipped cream and gooey chocolate? Um YES!

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Remember that time I made the most perfect #bloodymary in all the 🌎?? #tbt Tap 👉🏼 @foodfash for clickable link to the recipe below https://foodfash.com/2015/08/26/the-ultimate-bloody-mary-seriously/

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7. The Ultimate Bloody Mary: Okay, Bloody lovers, we’ve got another one for you. This completely amazing creation tops your favorite boozy treat with shrimp, bacon, asparagus, olives and mushrooms. Talk about a meal in a glass.

8. Cinnabun Milkshake: We’re not even 100% sure what’s going on here. This tower of cinnamon-y goodness is made with Cinnabun pastry, marshmallows, rainbow sprinkles and chocolate fudge… And it even looks like there’s some Cinnamon Toast Crunch sprinkled around the bottom.

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Heineken#thecoconut#najlepsze#driny#polecam#perfecto!

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9. Coconut-Topped Cocktail: Love tropical, coconut-flavored drinks? Mmmkay, well here’s a tasty drink for you that’s LITERALLY TOPPED WITH AN ENTIRE FREAKIN’ COCONUT. As if that wasn’t enough, there are also flower petals and pieces of fresh fruit involved.

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Another matcha dessert place in London! I ordered matcha freakshake because I was looking for something different from other freakshakes in London. Was a bit disappointed with the shake as it was obvious that there was too much milk and this reduces the matcha flavour 😖 On a positive note, chiffon cake, azuki (red beans) and cookies were yummy and they go wonderfully well with the shake 😋 Thank you @softservesociety 😁 #matcha #抹茶 #freakshake #奶昔 #shake #softserve #softservesociety #shoreditch #myfab5 #timeoutlondon @top_london_restaurants @zomatouk @infatuation_london @timeoutlondon

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10. Matcha Freakshake: Matcha (green tea) is a delicious addition to any snack, so it really gives this incredible freakshake a little somethin’ special. Also involved in this scrumptious creation are azuki beans, cookies and chiffon cake, because, why not?

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Saturday arvo vibes ✌🏼️ All new the Apple of my Freâk - literally like drinking apple pie... Liquid apple pie shake - lashings of dulce de leche - cinnamon streusel - vanilla bean mousse - drizzly liquid Apple pie & a delightful beret of caramelised puff pastry ✌🏼️ part of our winter edition FreakShow 🙉 📸@keldarundlephotography #patissez #pâtissez #FreakShakes #FreakShake #ApplePie

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11. Apple of My Freak: Another one from Patissez, this apple pie-flavored freakshake is ah-mazing. It’s whipped together with cinnamon streusel, vanilla bean mousse and dulce de leche, taking apple-inspired desserts to a completely new level.

12. Ferrero Dolshake: Talk about sweet. This gigantic shake combines what we can only assume is Ferrero Rocher chocolate with fresh strawberries, nuts, caramel and milk.

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Healthy freakshake! Pile your smoothie high with fruit on skewers. See how I did it --> Click the link in my profile to see this recipe. #breakfast #vegetarianfoodshare #healthyeats #healthyfood #BHGfood #feedfeed #thekitchn #huffpostetaste #foodblogger #buzzfeast #tastespotting #f52grams #eeeeeats #recipeoftheday #foodpics #foodie #foodblogger #freakshake

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13. Healthy Freakshake: Let’s give our waistlines a bit of a break for a sec to focus on this healthy treat. With all that fresh fruit and mint, who needs sugary and creamy creations?

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It's the minty things in life 🍃🍃🍃 the best most awesome mint choc shake with aaaall the gooey choc fudge sauce & mint milk crumb ✌🏼️ 📸 @keldarundlephotography #patissez #pâtissez #FreakShake #FreakShakes #MintChocolate

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14. Mint Choc Shake: The answer to that last question? Us, that’s who! This mint chocolate creation is completely mind-boggling, and that dusting of crumbs around the glass doesn’t hurt.

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The Bloody Jerk "A mix of #Clamato, Jerk Spice, Worcestershire, Mango Scotch Bonnet Sauce, Jerk Bitters and 3oz of #SkyyVodka. The jar is rimmed with jerk spice and celery salt then garnished - but can it still be a garnish if it's a full meal? - with #chicken and #waffles. It's all topped with fried okra and deep fried pickle, just because. " One of the city's most insane Caesars | TorontoLife 🍹 #Ceasar #HarlemTO #the6ix #Toronto #TorontoLife #QueenWest #TOfoodies #TOeats #BloodyJerk 📷: @robbiewmartin

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15. The Bloody Jerk: Let’s end things on a savory note. You’ll have to go to Harlem Restaurant in Toronto to get it, but this completely enormous Bloody Mary might just be worth the trip. Is that seriously a *fried chicken waffle* on top? Why yes, yes it is.

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Not Close With Your Family? Here's How To Have a Joyous And Connected Holiday Season

Last year, some of us celebrated the holidays apart from our families for the first time. COVID has brought with it many changes, some of them arguably positive (like increased flexibility to work from home), some difficult (such as the realization of vastly different political and social views between family and friends), and some horrible (obviously, the health implications of a global pandemic). However, for some of us, celebrating the holidays without family members isn't exclusively due to COVID. In addition to so many of us living in different areas than our families of origin, some of us simply don't have close bonds with the people we grew up around. Sometimes, this can cause loneliness.

If you're not close with your family members, the holidays can be a difficult time. This is doubly true if you don't have a close circle of friends to call upon. But make no mistake, if this sounds like your situation, you're not alone — there are thousands of other people going through the same struggles you are. We sat down with Irad Eichler, founder of Circles, a website that connects people who are sharing similar struggles, like heartbreak, grief, or loneliness. Here are some of Eichler's tips for coping — and even thriving! — during the holiday season when you're not planning on spending it with your family, for one reason or another.

Don't Fall For "Perfect Families" On Social Media

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The first VERY important step to having a joyous holiday season when you're going it alone is to stop believing the narrative that others' family situations are perfect, Eichler says.

"Remember people only post a moment in time, and only the moments when they look their happiest and best."

In addition to the fact that everything you see on social media is curated for the 'gram, it's also important to remember that by focusing on what others have and you lack, you risk failing to see the great things at play in your own life.

"These holiday periods can become a time of focusing on who and what we don't have, rather than who or what we do, and can cause a negative spiral into depressing and dreadful feelings of inadequacy," says Eichler.

Gratitude is the reason for the season, after all. So instead of only seeing the negative, try some gratitude journal prompts to help you focus on what's actually really wonderful about your life right now.

Make An Effort To Deepen New Connections

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While it may seem like everyone has friends and family to spend time with during the holiday season, that doesn't mean no one is available for deepening a blossoming relationship or new friendship.

"Make a list of people you can or would like to connect with, and try to reach out to at least one of them," advises Eichler.

Reaching out doesn't have to mean a big plan or an hour-long conversation. Even a quick text letting a friendly coworker know you're thinking about them can go a long way toward deepening the relationship and moving it in the direction of closer friendship.

Don't have an acquaintance in mind? Then it's time to make new acquaintances. What's more in line with the Christmas spirit than attending a Meetup or event full of people eager to make new friends?

"Join groups with similar interests to yours, such as hiking, baking, or games. Push your boundaries and be brave - you might find new people who have much in common with you."

Give Back

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The holiday season is a great time to focus on giving back to your community, and coincidentally, acts of generosity and kindness are known to reduce loneliness and help people feel happier. One study found that knowing a few of your neighbors and doing small acts of kindness for them — such as cheering them up, listening to them, mowing their lawn, providing advice about local business recommendations and job opportunities, and chatting over the fence — was statistically correlated with feeling less lonely and having a lower risk of depression.

Helping out elderly neighbors can be a particularly gratifying way to give back.

"Notice older lonely people in your neighborhood or community who might have no family at all, and offer to help them," says Eichler. "These can become mutually meaningful connections, and help you 'adopt' a grandparent."

Connect With Others Online

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Finally, use the Internet for its highest and best purpose: to connect people. Whether you're using Meetup to find in-person events, digital forums for having conversations about special interests, or programs like Circle for getting support from others in your situation, the opportunities to create new connections are practically endless.

"There are many interest groups that can be found digitally, where or any person can connect with others in the same life stage, going through the same challenges, or who would like to explore the same interests," Eichler states. "Meaningful connections can be formed easily in these circumstances. The Internet enables us to find and connect to people all over the world who fit this, and to whom we can become more easily attached, as we are able to find people with the exact interests that energize us."

If you're struggling with loneliness, you're not alone. Connect with our digital community of makers and creatives here at Brit+Co by following us on IG and signing up for our newsletter!

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Zach Bryan & Brianna Chickenfry's Break Up Is COMPLICATED — Here's What To Know

Zach Bryan and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia's explosive breakup is everywhere right now. From his seemingly one-sided social media posts to all the bombshell revelations she keeps dropping, it's clear this split is NOT amicable. Both parties are dropping tons of lore, info, and everything in between — including new music?! — right now, so it makes sense if you can't keep up. Luckily, I'm here to help break this breakup down for you! Here's everything you need to know about Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry's relationship...or lack thereof.

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October 22, 2024 – Zach Bryan Announces His Breakup With Brianna Chickenfry

On October 22, 2024, after some recent speculation that Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry split up, Zach took to his Instagram stories. The country star said, "Addressing something: Brianna and me have broken up with [each other] and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I'll always thank her."

He continued, noting, "I have had an incredibly hard year personally and struggled through some pretty severe things. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our different ways. I am not perfect and never will be. Please respect Brianna's privacy and space in this and if you have it in your heart, mine too."

To wrap it all up, he closed by apologizing to his fans. He said, "With everything I am and to anyone I let down, I am sorry. I try my best in everything. I failed people that love me and mostly myself."

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Brianna hopped on her own Instagram stories shortly there after. She posted, "Hey guys I'm feeling really blindsided right now. Gonna hop off social media for a while and attempt to heal privately, when I'm ready I'll be back and ready to talk. I love you guys so much thank you for all of your kind words. Remember you are so loved and everything's always gonna be okay 🫶"

The Brianna got on Youtube next, posting a raw, emotional video about the situation. Sitting on the floor of her bathroom, she opened up as much as she could in the moment about her breakup. She said, "I just woke up to Zach posting on his Instagram that we broke up and I had no idea that post was going up. He didn't text me, he didn't call me. I just woke up to a bunch of texts, like, 'Are you okay?'"

Brianna, with her teary eyes and red face, explained she's been crying for "five days straight." She said, "I'm at the point where it's like, how can you give someone everything and love them so unconditionally, like through stuff that you shouldn't because you just love them and you want them... like you see the good in them?"

The internet personality said that this is all "so embarrassing" and "really, really heartbreaking." She elaborated that the couple broke up on October 21, but wanted to process on her own and "didn't want it to be public."

Much like her Instagram story, she told her audience that she'll come back when she's ready.

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November 7, 2024 — Brianna Claims Zach's Emotionally Abusive, Wanted $12Mil NDA

Well, it appears this week, Brianna decided she's ready. On Barstool Sports' BFF's Pod November 7, 2024, Brianna gave an inside look at the breakup unlike any other. Not only did she claim Zach was abusive, but she also alleged that he offered her a $12 million NDA to "not talk about the relationship."

After saying it's been the hardest year of her life, she said. "I'm still scared right now because I'm scared of him. My brain's rewired and I'm scared to make him mad and last week, I didn't want to talk about it 'cause I was scared."

Brianna then described the alleged emotional abuse. She noted that everything was cyclical and that he would build her up only to break her back down again. "There was always another excuse as to why he was treating me so poorly and why I'm crying myself to sleep every night, why he's screaming at me," she said. "And then you wake up, it's the apology, it's the 'I'm going to be better like I need you in my life,' but if you've been through this — I don't expect people to understand emotional abuse if you haven't been through it. I hope you never have to go through it but if you've been there you know what I'm talking about."

Not only does Brianna allege she was offered an NDA, but she said that other women that came before her had to sign their own agreements. She declined the offer because she didn't want to "sign away [her] experiences and what [she] went through to protect someone that hurt [her]." She also wanted to share this experience for other women who've suffered something similar.

And when it comes to the logistics of losing out on the famous lifestyle and alleged $12 million? She said, "It was never about the money — I was with the dude because I loved the dude."

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November 8, 2024 — Zach Quit Touring Amid Abuse Allegations

On November 8, 2024, Zach posted on Instagram — where he clearly loves to share all his big news — that not only is his new single "High Road" out today, but that he's also ending his tour early. Read his full statement here:

After not being home for a year and a half I drove out to my mothers gravestone in the dead of night a few days back on familiar Oklahoma roads and I came to realize just like in the past, that she never would call me again

Told her I quit touring because I got accepted to get my masters in Paris next year, I told her I was back in Oklahoma, told her about all my best friends in New York and all the nights we howled with the moon, told her about the immeasurable laughter my band and me have shared these last five years, all the calluses on my finger tips, every tear shed, told her about making it on The Rolling Stone and most importantly told her about porch swinging with my beautiful sister.
I wrote the chorus for this song a month or two back and finished it when I realized I was blessed with all these things.

I figured it was about time I released it.

Thank you guys for listening to ‘This Worlds a Giant’ last night and thank you to all the people who love me; who have truly carried the weight with me.

Seems that all these Quiet Dreams have gotten much too heavy but I’m home now and I’ll hold you through the pain.

High Road is out today and I appreciate all of you"

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