Cookout Reese's Cup Milkshake: The Saltiest Shake on the Menu

Most dessert shakes lead with sugar. The Cookout Reese's Cup milkshake leads with salt: 699 milligrams of sodium in a 33.4 oz cup, more than any of the other 43 flavors in Cook Out's official nutrition guide. It also carries 894 calories, typically costs $3.99, and holds the highest score on the one site that rates every flavor out of 17.

Why does one fan site give the Reese's Cup shake 16.5 out of 17?

Because it scores a perfect body and flavor. The reviewer behind cookoutmilkshakereviews.com gave the shake full marks for texture (2 of 2) and flavor (6 of 6), called it the pinnacle of Cook Out's candy shakes and noted the peanut butter holds up when frozen. The one flaw: the mix-in chunks settle at the bottom of the cup.

It is the highest score on that site. Blueberry, the runner-up, scored 16.

Why do the big rankings disagree on Reese's?

The pattern is that people who judge on flavor love it and people who judge on balance rank it lower. Spoon University's Harrisonburg writer called chocolate and peanut butter a no-brainer. Mashed told readers to try it even if Reese's is not their favorite candy, noting that peanut butter and chocolate do not automatically taste like a Reese's cup but that Cook Out nails it. The Daily Meal praised the salty peanut butter against milk chocolate.

What did the community say about it?

• A Tripadvisor reviewer of the Morristown, Tennessee location lists the Reese's Cup shake among their favorites, with the Snickers and Heath Bar shakes.
• A Yelp answer to "What's the best milkshake at Cook Out?" names the Reese's shake as a top pick.
• Some fans suggest adding Reese's cups to other shakes, including Banana Pudding.
• A TikTok creator built what they called Cook Out's most unhealthy meal around it: a chicken strip sandwich, a ranch chicken wrap and the Reese's shake.

Why is the Cookout Reese's Cup milkshake so salty?

Peanut butter cups. The Daily Meal describes crushed Reese's cups blended into the shake, with salty peanut butter set against milk chocolate. Peanut butter drives sodium across the menu: Fresh Peanut Butter sits one milligram behind at 698. At 699 mg the Reese's Cup shake delivers about 30% of a day's sodium, based on the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

How heavy is the Reese's Cup shake?

It is the second-heaviest shake on the menu at 894 calories, behind only Cherry Cheesecake at 925. That makes it the heaviest shake that is not a cheesecake. Saturated fat reaches 19 grams, 95% of the 20-gram Daily Value.

How does it stack up against Cook Out's other peanut butter shakes?

The Reese's Cup shake has the most calories and the most sugar of the four peanut butter flavors, and the lowest protein for its weight. The candy is what adds the sugar: Fresh Peanut Butter has 32 grams less.

How should you order it?

The Daily Meal's tip is to add fudge and peanut butter for extra richness. At 894 calories this shake needs no help, and a spoon is the better upgrade. Spoon University's 2015 bracket named it a judge favorite in the texture round.

Is the Reese's Cup milkshake safe for a peanut allergy?

No. Our allergen chart lists milk and peanuts for it, and the cups bring both. Shared equipment adds cross-contact risk for every flavor.

Who should order the Cookout Reese's Cup milkshake?

Order it when the craving is chocolate and peanut butter and the calorie count is not a concern. If sodium or sugar matters, Fresh Peanut Butter delivers more protein with 32 fewer grams of sugar.