1Set up your milkshake bar!

Delicious, custom-blended milkshakes are the perfect finale to a summer barbecue or birthday celebration— or a fun party in their own right! Start by setting up a blending station on a kitchen table, island or countertop— any large surface with an electric outlet and a sink nearby will do. Since you’ll be adding toppings to your shakes, make sure to use real glasses or sturdy Mason jars instead of plastic cups. Old-fashioned ice- cream parlor malt glasses (such as Libbey 12- Ounce Fountain Shoppe Glasses, $14.99 for 6 at Bedbathandbeyond.com) add a darling vintage touch!