Description
Luck of Irish traditions sparkles in this shamrock mint milkshake, blending creamy mint coolness with festive green charm. Smooth mint and vanilla dance together, offering a delightful St. Patrick’s Day treat you’ll eagerly sip and savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream (or dairy-free vanilla ice cream for a vegan option)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond, oat, or coconut milk for a lighter version)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 12 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional)
- Few drops of green food coloring
Garnish Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles or sugar crystals
- Maraschino cherry
- Crushed Oreos or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Gather premium vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, and vibrant green food coloring in your kitchen workspace.
- Transfer the velvety ice cream into a high-powered blender, carefully measuring the milk to create an ideal creamy consistency.
- Incorporate a precise splash of peppermint extract, ensuring a refreshing minty undertone without overwhelming the delicate flavor profile.
- Add several drops of green food coloring to transform the mixture into a festive emerald-hued beverage.
- Activate the blender and whirl the ingredients until they seamlessly integrate, creating a silky smooth texture that appears light and airy.
- Pause the blender and taste the milkshake, adjusting the mint intensity or sweetness by incorporating additional extract or a touch of sugar if desired.
- Select elegant tall glasses that showcase the vibrant green beverage.
- Gently pour the freshly blended milkshake into each glass, allowing it to cascade smoothly without splashing.
- Crown the milkshake with a generous dollop of fluffy whipped cream, creating a cloud-like topping.
- Sprinkle festive green sugar crystals across the whipped cream for a playful visual appeal.
- Crown the creation with a maraschino cherry, positioned perfectly at the peak of the whipped cream.
- Insert decorative straws and serve immediately to capture the milkshake’s optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize the mint intensity by gradually adding peppermint extract, tasting as you go to avoid overwhelming flavors.
- Use natural green food coloring or blend in a small handful of spinach for a healthier color alternative without changing the taste.
- Transform this treat into a dairy-free version by substituting vanilla ice cream with coconut or almond milk ice cream and plant-based milk.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and freeze glasses beforehand to keep the milkshake extra cold and create a frosty presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg