Description
Enjoy this homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake that perfectly replicates the fast-food favorite with creamy vanilla ice cream, refreshing mint extract, and festive green coloring. A quick and delightful treat ideal for St. Patrick's Day or anytime you want a cool minty shake.
Ingredients
Scale
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 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 on high until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a little extra milk to thin it out. If too thin, blend in another scoop of ice cream or a few ice cubes to thicken.
- Decorate glasses and pour: Optionally, drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of two tall glasses to create an attractive swirl effect. Then evenly divide the blended shake between the prepared glasses.
- Serve and garnish: Top each shake with whipped cream and sprinkle green sugar or sprinkles on top. Add a maraschino cherry as a finishing touch if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor and creamy texture.
Notes
- Use mint extract, not peppermint, for the authentic Shamrock Shake flavor.
- If the shake is too thick after blending, add milk a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve preferred shade.
- For a richer shake, use premium ice cream and avoid low-fat milk.
- To serve more, simply multiply ingredients in proportion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 85 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: 55 mg
