Proportion principle for making smooth milkshakes with a tabletop blender

When using a tabletop blender to make smooth milkshakes, proportion control is crucial because it directly affects the taste, consistency, uniformity of mixing and overall experience of the milkshake. A reasonable ratio ensures that the blender runs efficiently and the ingredients are fully mixed to achieve a smooth texture.
Ratio of liquid to solid
The ratio of liquid to solid is the core factor that determines the texture of a milkshake. Common liquids include milk, plant milk, yogurt or juice, while solids mainly refer to ice cream, frozen fruit, nut butter, etc. The ratio of liquid to solid is usually recommended to be between 1:1 and 2:3, which can ensure the smooth taste of the milkshake and enable the blender to mix smoothly.
Too much liquid will make the milkshake too thin and difficult to maintain a thick texture, like ordinary juice, rather than a smooth milkshake.
Too much solid will make it difficult for the blender to operate, the ingredients may not be fully mixed, and the blade may even get stuck, resulting in uneven mixing.
A common recommended ratio is 1 to 1.5 cups (about 150-225 grams) of frozen fruit or ice cream for every 1 cup (240 ml) of milk, which can ensure that the blender can easily handle the ingredients and make a milkshake with moderate consistency.
Use of ice cubes or frozen fruit
Ice cubes and frozen fruit can not only increase the chilled feeling of the milkshake, but also make it thicker. In general, it is recommended that the proportion of ice cubes or frozen fruit should be controlled at 20%-30% of the total ingredients. Too much ice cubes or frozen fruit may make the milkshake too cold, and the blender will have difficulty breaking it up completely, affecting the taste; if too little is used, the milkshake will lose that icy texture.