Description
This Homemade Shamrock Shake recipe captures the nostalgic minty flavor of the McDonald’s classic using simple ingredients. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a creamy, refreshing treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any mint craving.
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients:
- 2 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 6–8 drops green food coloring
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- Green sprinkles or crushed mint candies
Instructions
1. Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add vanilla ice cream, milk, and heavy cream to the blender.
3. Add peppermint extract and sugar.
4. Blend with green food coloring until smooth and pale green.
5. Adjust thickness by adding more ice cream or milk as needed.
6. Taste and fine-tune mint or sweetness levels.
7. Pour into chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and garnishes.
Notes
- Use mint chip ice cream for a stronger mint profile.
- Substitute almond milk and dairy-free ice cream for vegan version.
- Add 1 oz Irish cream for an adult twist.
- Spinach or matcha can be used for natural coloring.
- Freeze leftovers in cubes and re-blend later for quick servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
Keywords: homemade shamrock shake, mint milkshake, st. patrick's day drink, green shake