The Desert Drink So Iconic, Palm Springs Built a Legacy Around It

The Desert Drink So Iconic, Palm Springs Built a Legacy Around It

For nearly 100 years, this frozen treat has captured the spirit of the desert.bhofack2 / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysThe date shake, a blend of dates and ice cream, originated in the 1930s in California’s Coachella Valley and became a symbol of Palm Springs’ rise from a quiet desert retreat to a world-class destination.With its roots in the region’s booming date industry — responsible for 90% of U.S. date production — the shake embodies the area’s …