Description
This Copycat Shamrock Shake recipe recreates the famous fast-food minty treat with creamy vanilla ice cream, refreshing mint extract, and a touch of green food coloring. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or any time you crave a cool, festive milkshake.
Ingredients
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Shake Ingredients
- 2 cups premium vanilla ice cream
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8-9 drops green food coloring
Optional Garnishes
- Chocolate syrup (for glass drizzle)
- Whipped cream
- Green decorator sugar and/or sprinkles
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Blend the shake: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the shake is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, blend in another scoop of ice cream or a few ice cubes.
- Decorate glasses and pour: Optionally, drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of two tall glasses. Then, divide the shake evenly between the prepared glasses.
- Serve and garnish: Top each milkshake with whipped cream, sprinkle with green sugar or sprinkles, and place a maraschino cherry on top if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, minty Shamrock Shake.
Notes
- Use mint extract, not peppermint, for the most authentic Shamrock Shake flavor.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve your preferred shake consistency.
- Chocolate syrup drizzle on glasses adds a decorative and flavorful touch but is optional.
- This recipe makes two milkshakes and is perfect for quick festive celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
