This Shamrock shake recipe can be made year round, not just around St. Patrick’s Day. This recipe has only 3 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to whip up! It’s creamy, minty and utterly addictive. So, if you want a dupe for your favorite fast food shake, try this.
What is a Shamrock Shake?
Wondering, “What is a Shamrock Shake?” This minty concoction is a McDonald’s speciality. It makes a brief appearance on their menu during the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. Then it’s gone for 365 days.
The shake is a frozen, minty treat that has a festive green color. This copycat recipe is a lifesaver for those of us who adore a cool minty shake all year long. Simply throw it all in a blender and then you are ready to enjoy! Yay!
When was the Shamrock shake introduced? Find out here.
- 4 Minutes: So quick and easy.
- Easy Ingredients: Only a few ingredients and all readily available.
- Family Friendly: Everyone loves a cool minty treat.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, meat free, dairy free, etc…
What You Need to Make this Minty Shake
Ingredients
- vanilla ice cream
- milk
- mint extract or 2 fresh mint leaves
- Green food coloring
- Maraschino Cherries
- Whipped Cream
Equipment
How to Make Shamrock Shake – Step by Step
- In Blender: First, add ice cream, milk, mint, and one drop of food coloring to a blender Blend until smooth.
- Pour: Second, pour into glasses.
- Garnish: Lastly, add whipped cream and a cherry.
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Common Questions About This Recipe
Definitely, take it up a notch with Mint ice cream. It will only enhance the minty flavor.
Put a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top to add some chocolatey goodness.
Try using heavy cream in place of milk. The added fat from the cream will help thicken the shake.
Of course you can use it, however the true flavor should be a mint extract which is a blend of several minty flavors.
If you are making this for St. Patrick’s day, I have compiled 19 ST PATRICK’S DAY DESSERTS, just for the occasion.
Expert Tips for Making Shamrock Shakes
- Booze: Absolutely, add some mint schnapps, vodka, cream de mint, or Bailey’s for an adult milkshake to adore.
- Cookies: Blend up some thin mint or oreo mint cookies to your shake.
- Healthier: Feel free to add dairy free, high protein or other ice cream substitutes.
- Alternate ingredient: You can use almond milk or whipped cream if you are dairy sensitive.
- Sprinkles: Indeed, a sprinkle of your favorite shamrock or green sprinkles will make these shakes extra festive.
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Shamrock Shake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp mint extract or 2 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 drops Green food coloring
- Maraschino Cherries
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Add ice cream, milk, mint, and one drop of food coloring to a blender Blend until smooth
- Pour into glasses
- Add whipped cream and a cherry
Expert Tips
- Booze: Absolutely, add some mint schnapps, vodka, cream de mint, or Bailey’s for an adult milkshake to adore.
- Cookies: Blend up some thin mint or oreo mint cookies to your shake.
- Healthier: Feel free to add dairy free, high protein or other ice cream substitutes.
- Alternate ingredient: You can use almond milk or whipped cream if you are dairy sensitive.
- Sprinkles: Indeed, a sprinkle of your favorite shamrock or green sprinkles will make these shakes extra festive.
