Shake Shack came out with some very exciting news this spring by bringing the famous cherry blossom shake from their Japanese outlets over to the US! I have seen the cherry blossom/spring themed items being offered at their locations in Japan on social media in the past, and really wanted to try them out here.
This shake is a "vanilla frozen custard blended with cherry blossom and topped with pink chocolate curls". I was so relieved that Shake Shack stayed true to the cherry blossom flavor and didn't default to a cherry flavor. A lot of places (especially in the DC area) offer "cherry blossom specials" during the spring, but cherry blossoms are not cherries! Since I don't like cherry flavors to begin with this is particularly a problem when I see it, haha.
I will admit that it's hard to describe the cherry blossom flavor, but it's slightly floral, sweet, but also a little salty, if salted cherry blossoms are used. The real draw is the pretty pink color and a distinctly spring flavor. I grew up enjoying sakura mochi and other cherry blossom chocolates and sweets, so I really enjoyed this shake. Especially with the pretty pink chocolate curls on top which resemble cherry blossom petals - so cute! This shake is only available for a limited time, depending on the location - I hope they bring it back again next spring!
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