Description
Recreate McDonald’s Shamrock Shake at home with this easy copycat recipe! A creamy vanilla base with refreshing mint flavor, this festive shake is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any minty craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (not spearmint)
- 4 drops green food coloring (adjust as needed)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the shake is too thick, add a little more milk; if too thin, blend in more ice cream.
- Serve: Pour into a tall glass.
- Top It Off: Garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra Minty: Add more peppermint extract, ⅛ teaspoon at a time.
- Chocolate Twist: Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass or blend in chocolate chips.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut or almond milk and dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
- Boozy Version: Add a splash of Irish cream or crème de menthe.
- Healthier Alternative: Swap out ice cream for frozen banana and Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: drinks, dessert
- Method: blended
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Shamrock Shake, McDonald's Copycat, Mint Milkshake, St. Patrick’s Day Drink, Easy Milkshake Recipe