Description
Enjoy the classic taste of the beloved Shamrock Shake with this easy copycat recipe featuring creamy vanilla ice cream, refreshing peppermint extract, and festive green coloring. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a minty, indulgent treat at home.
Ingredients
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Shake Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1-2 cups milk (adjust to desired thickness)
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or mint extract)
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Cherry
- Honey (for glass rim)
- Green sanding sugar (for glass rim)
Instructions
- Prepare Glasses: To decorate your glasses, place honey on a plate and green sanding sugar on another. Dip each glass rim into the honey, then immediately into the green sugar to create a festive coating. Set the glasses aside while you prepare the shake.
- Blend Shake: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, 1 cup of milk (add more if needed), peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, adjusting milk quantity to achieve your preferred milkshake consistency.
- Serve: Pour the milkshake evenly into the prepared glasses. Top each with a generous swirl of whipped cream and finish with a cherry on top. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use peppermint extract for a stronger, more familiar mint flavor, or choose mint extract for a milder spearmint taste.
- Start with ¼ teaspoon of extract and taste before adding more, as the flavor can quickly become overpowering.
- Add green food coloring gradually to reach your desired shade; regular liquid coloring works well, though gel colorants require less amount.
- For a lighter variation, try the older recipe version using almond milk and vanilla pudding mix blended with peppermint extract and green food coloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
