Chill out with Mako Milkshakes

By: Angeline Gilliard

Marisol Coto, freshman interdisciplinary studies major, appreciates that Mako Milkshakes has a variety of dairy alternatives for its products. On a recent trip, Coto ordered a strawberry milkshake with almond milk.

“It’s not just a plain strawberry milkshake. It reminded me of strawberry ice cream and some strawberry syrup, which was really good,” Coto said. “It’s positive that they give other students options. I think it’s what I like the most about it, the inclusivity.”

NSU students can find Mako Milkshakes at Mako Shark Cage, or sometimes in tents around campus, in front of the library during Biz Bash or at other campus events.

Mako Milkshakes is a Razor’s Edge business project that sells milkshakes, sundaes, brownies and more.

Maya Espinosa, senior marketing major, leads the project.

When asked what inspired her, Espinosa said, “Everybody loves milkshakes. It’s a very fun thing to have.”

Even though there have been other milkshake parlors run by NSU students before, Mako Milkshakes stands out because it includes dairy-free products in its menu.

“We wanted to bring those options to the campus for the students who are lactose intolerant,” Erika Lowe, senior business management major and chief marketing officer, said.

Mako Milkshakes’ dairy-free ice cream can be eaten by itself or used in milkshakes. Most of the milkshakes can be made with or without dairy.

“My favorite is the Oreo milkshake, the dairy Oreo. I’m a dairy girl, but the rest of my team is dairy-free,” Ashley Trejos, senior management major and chief operating officer, said.

“You need to love your product to be able to give it.”

Mako Milkshakes posts any announcements like new flavors, products or events it will be at on its Instagram profile.

If you go:

Location: Shark Cage, Mako Hall

Time: Monday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Price Range: $1 - $6

Contact: @makomilkshakes on Instagram