Walt Disney World is adding the Espresso Martini Milkshake to its menu after Cast Member Dan Laske developed the concept. Laske began his Disney career in 2015 as part of the College Program and eventually moved into food and beverage roles. He created the milkshake while working as a guest experience manager by combining his interest in coffee and ice cream. The drink underwent ten rounds of testing with adjustments to ingredients and proportions. Laske encourages other Cast Members to share their creative ideas and follow the development process. This new addition joins other frozen beverages like the Peaches and Cream slush and S’mores Gelato Milkshake. The final product represents months of collaboration and experimentation involving both Laske and his team.
Key Points:
- Dan Laske is a beverage concept and program manager at Walt Disney World who created the new Espresso Martini Milkshake.
- The drink went through approximately 10 rounds of testing before the recipe was finalized.
- Laske started his Disney career in 2015 through the Disney College Program as a housekeeper at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.