"Mia Wallace's $5 Shake" Recipe (Inspired by "Pulp Fiction")

 

"Mia Wallace's $5 Shake" (Inspired by "Pulp Fiction")

By: The Film Bartender

    "Pulp Fiction" is perhaps one of the most influential films of all time for modern filmmakers. Not only did writer & director Quentin Tarantino deliver an amazing film for his second outing, but it pushed the boundaries of what was allowed on screen for indie filmmakers. This includes graphic language, glorified drug use, gruesome violence, and strong sexual content. Perhaps one of the most quotable scenes in the film is in the second part of this movie, when Vincent take Mia to a restaurant that honors the older times in American society. When ordering their food, Mia also orders a $5 shake, which is outrageous to Vincent, and asks her if it at least has some sort of alcohol in it. She tells him it doesn't, but that doesn't mean The Film Bartender's take on this famous drink isn't spiked! Keep reading to find out more about this cult classic film and to find the full recipe for The Film Bartender's take on "Mia Wallace's $5 Shake"!

    "Pulp Fiction" was released in 1994, and was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film starred John Travolta (in a career-revitalizing role), Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, Ving Rhames, Maria de Medeiros, Eric Stoltz, and Amanda Plummer. The movie is practically split into three different parts - Jules and Vincent retrieving a briefcase for their boss, Marsellus Wallace, and all of the trouble they get into; Vincent takes Marsellus' wife Mia out on a date to keep her company while her husband is out of town on business, and a boxer who is on the run from Mr. Wallace after killing his opponent in the ring when he was supposed to be throwing the fight. All three of these parts are shown at different times in the film, and out of order, forcing the viewer to try and piece together where all of the parts fit into the whole. 

    When the film was released, it instantly took the world by storm. People were shocked, delighted, appalled, and confused by the graphic depictions of sex, rape, violence, strong language, and glorified use of drugs. It won the major awards at numerous film festivals, especially the Palme D'or at the Cannes Film Festival. The massive praise and excitement around this movie caused the Weinsteins to pick it up for their Miramax film studio, releasing it in American cinemas and all around the world.

    It did incredible in the box office, becoming the first indie film to ever gross over $100 million in the U.S. box office alone. Many people were coming to see how crazy and over-the-top this film is, and it paid off for the studio, every actor involved, and Mr. Tarantino himself. Even better, almost all of the critics loved it, and many new critics still cite it as one of the best films ever made, not leaving the top 10 on IMDB since the film has released. Not only did this truly kickstart the career of one of the best filmmakers to ever live, but inspires a whole new generation of filmmakers that want to do what Tarantino was doing with the film business at that time. 

    The second drink in this series is "Mia Wallace's $5 Shake", which is one of the iconic lines from this classic film! Even though the price of the shake might seem outrageous during this time, it is hard to find a milkshake at any restaurant or ice cream shop that isn't $5! When Vincent does eventually try this tasty shake, he expresses how good it is, making viewers all over the world want to try that delicious milkshake that Mia Wallace ordered! 

    This tasty boozy shake is everything a "Pulp Fiction" fan could want! Even if you are not a fan of this film, there is no denying that this milkshake is the bomb! It may even be better than the shake Mia ordered at Jack Rabbit Slims! For the full recipe and ingredients, keep reading to make this own tasty beverage at home!

Ingredients:

- 1/2 oz Vodka

- 4 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream

- 1 1/2 cup Milk

- 1 oz Bailey's Irish Creme

- Whipped Cream

- Cherry

Directions:

1. In a blender, add in the scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream and the milk. Then, add in the Vodka and the Bailey's Irish Creme. Blend together for about forty seconds, or until your liking on how smooth or thick you want the milkshake to be. Also, add in more ice cream for a thicker milkshake or more milk for a more liquid milkshake. 

2. Pour the mixture into a milkshake glass, and spray whipped cream on top. Then add a cherry on the top. Serve. 

Film Fact: Uma Thurman originally turned down the role of Mia Wallace in "Pulp Fiction". Quentin Tarantino was so desperate to have her in the film as Mia, that he ended up reading her the entire script over the phone, finally convincing her to take the role. 

    You have now made your very own cocktail inspired off the cult classic film, "Pulp Fiction"! This drink will be an excellent pairing for either your first-time watch or one of your many rewatches of arguably Tarantino's best film. Check back tomorrow for the next cocktail in this series, which is inspired off the blueberry pancakes Fabienne wanted to get while her boyfriend Butch returns home to get his beloved watch before Marsellus Wallace takes it. Until then, happy drinking!