The Coachella Valley is renowned for its expansive fields of date palms and stark desert beauty. Approximately 90% of American dates are cultivated here, with prominent varieties including Medjool and Deglet Noor. This abundance inspired local entrepreneurs to innovate beyond traditional date usage. Date shakes emerged during Prohibition when non-alcoholic milkshakes became a popular alternative. The first date shake was created in 1930 by combining minced dates with milkshakes, establishing a beloved local delicacy that remains popular today, particularly at Shields Date Garden, a historical site since 1924.
Shields Date Garden, established in 1924, is the most popular destination for date shakes, selling a variety of date products alongside the local specialty shakes.
About 90% of American dates are cultivated in the Coachella Valley, with Medjool and Deglet Noor being the two most favored varieties amongst consumers.
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