St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and that means one thing: Shamrock Shakes! Whether you're looking for a festive way to celebrate or just want a delicious cold treat, these shakes are sure to hit the spot. Check out this recipe for a classic shamrock shake.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- It's easy to make, and it only requires a few simple ingredients.
- The shake is creamy and icy, with a delicious mint flavor.
- It's perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any other special occasion.
🔪 Ingredients
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- vanilla ice cream
- whole milk
- mint extract
- green food coloring
- whipped cream, optional topping
- maraschino cherry, optional topping
🍲 Equipment
⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
- Shamrock Shakes are best served right away, however, if you make more than you can drink, then you can store leftovers in the freezer for aa day or two.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Expert Tip: Add a little bit of vodka to your shake for an extra festive adult only twist!
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
You can use a mint ice cream instead of vanilla if you have it already on hand. If you are using mint ice cream, then don't use mint extract.
Mint extract and peppermint extract are not the same thing. Mint extract has a more subtle flavor, while peppermint extract is more intense.
I recommend using whole milk, but 2% or 1% is okay to use also.
Yes, you can leave out the food coloring, it won't affect the taste of your shake.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Chocolate Shamrock Shake - Add ½ cup of chocolate ice cream to the blender instead of vanilla.
- Irish Coffee - Add 1 shot of whiskey or bourbon to the blender.
- Bailey's Irish Cream - Add ½ cup of Bailey's Irish Cream to the blender.
- Oreo - Add ½ cup of crushed Oreo cookies to the shake.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
- Bangers and Mash is a traditional Irish meal that your entire family will enjoy. It's filled with tender sausage, caramelized onion in a mouthwatering brown gravy made with Guinness beer.
- If you are looking for an easy St. Patrick's Deal meal then this is Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is just what you need.
- Irish Brown Bread is a yeast-free bread that is rich and hearty in flavor from whole wheat flour and rolled oats.
- Saint Patrick's Day recipe, a great round up of ideas to celebrate the big day!
- It isn't St Patrick's Day without my Irish Soda Bread, pair it with this tasty CopyCat McDonalds green shake.
🍽 Similar recipes
- Grasshopper No Bake Mini Cheesecakes is a creamy and delicious St. Patrick's Day dessert that your entire family will love.
- Nothing says St. Patty's Day more than a chocolate and mint together and these Homemade Peppermint Patties are the perfect way to satisfy that craving.
- Watergate salad is perfect for any occasion, and it's always a hit with guests, plus you don't have to heat up the stove to make it
🔪 Instructions
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- In a blender, add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring.
- Enjoy right away or transfer to the freezer for later.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Delicious, decadent, and indulgent. These are just a few words that come to mind when describing the Shamrock Shake. This minty concoction is the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day or any day you're feeling lucky! Whether you're sipping one on March 17th or enjoying one any other day of the year, you will love this homemade shake recipe.
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Shamrock Shake
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Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 6 drops mint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream, optional topping
- maraschino cherry, optional topping
Instructions
- In a blender, add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring.
- Enjoy right away or transfer to the freezer for later.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
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