Description
Cool mint magic meets nostalgic McDonald’s charm in this homemade Shamrock Shake that delivers creamy green goodness without leaving your kitchen. Smooth vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and a splash of festive spirit make sipping this Irish-inspired treat pure celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or any milk of your choice)
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 23 drops green food coloring
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the blending equipment by chilling a tall glass in the freezer for optimal shake presentation.
- Gather vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring in a high-powered blender.
- Add the ice cream first, followed by milk, carefully measuring the peppermint extract to ensure balanced flavor intensity.
- Introduce a few drops of green food coloring, controlling the shade to mimic the iconic shamrock green hue.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse initially to break down the ice cream, then blend continuously on high speed until the mixture becomes velvety smooth.
- Evaluate the shake’s texture, incrementally introducing small amounts of milk if the consistency appears too dense or thick.
- Taste and adjust the mint flavor, adding minuscule quantities of peppermint extract if a more pronounced coolness is desired.
- Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and gently pour the vibrant green mixture into the vessel.
- Crown the shake with a luxurious swirl of whipped cream, creating an elegant peak.
- Garnish with a single maraschino cherry placed strategically atop the whipped cream.
- Insert a wide-mouthed straw and serve immediately to preserve the shake’s optimal temperature and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Customize the mint intensity by adjusting peppermint extract drops, starting with less and tasting before adding more.
- For a lighter version, swap regular milk with almond or oat milk and use low-fat vanilla ice cream.
- Elevate presentation by rimming the glass with crushed green sprinkles or chocolate shavings for extra festive flair.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by using coconut milk ice cream and plant-based whipped topping, maintaining the classic green color and mint flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 436
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg