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Nothing marks the approach of St. Patrick's Day better  than the arrival of Shamrock Shakes!  Most of us have had the delicious McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, but if you haven't, you've been missing out! Our minty & creamy version of the Shamrock Shake is an easy copycat of the fast-food version that everyone loves.  

 

 

 

 

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Festive Shamrock Shake

 

 

The Shamrock Shake is a delicious blend of ice cream, mint and milk. For St. Patrick's Day, we love to have fun with food and drink here!

 

We typically have green eggs for breakfast, corned beef and cabbage as well as this festive Shamrock Shake as a treat! 

 

Preparing these at home not only mean saving money for a budget-minded family, but you'll know exactly what you are putting into your treat.

 

Five minutes for 3 ingredients makes for a fast treat!

 

What You Need for the Shamrock Shake

• Vanilla Ice cream
• Milk
• Mint Extract
• Green food coloring

Optional

• Whipped cream
• Maraschino cherry
• Sprinkles
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How Do You Make The Shamrock Shake?

Simply blend the vanilla ice cream, milk, and green food coloring on medium to low speed. Pour into desired glasses and garnish as desired. Enjoy!

What does the Shamrock Shake Taste Like?

The Shamrock Shake is creamy and minty. How minty depends on what mint is used. Plain mint is typically the preferred mint due to it's milder mint taste. Peppermint tends to be much stronger.   

 

 

Can You Add Alcohol to the Shamrock Shake?

 

You can absolutely add alcohol to the shamrock shake! Use as much or as little as you like. Plain vodka would work nicely as would flavored vodka. 

 

 

 

 

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Best Copycat Shamrock Shake

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Nothing marks the approach of St. Patrick's Day better  than the arrival of Shamrock Shakes!  Most of us have had the delicious McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, but if you haven't, you've been missing out! Our minty & creamy version of the Shamrock Shake is an easy copycat of the fast-food version that everyone loves.  

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Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla ice cream or ice cream alternative
• 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
• ½ teaspoon mint extract
• Green food coloring
• Optional:
• Whipped topping
• Maraschino cherry
• Sprinkles

Instructions

In your blender on medium-low speed, add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and green food coloring and blend until smooth.

Notes

Mint extract is most preferred. Peppermint has stronger mint taste.

Be sure to use a full green food color not a pastel.

Nutrition Information

Yield 2 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 715Total Fat 37gSaturated Fat 23gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 138mgSodium 329mgCarbohydrates 79gFiber 2gSugar 66gProtein 17g