Shamrock Shake Recipe
Make this easy homemade shamrock shake recipe this St. Patrick’s Day! A fun & frosty milkshake treat with a refreshing minty flavor.
Oh, my gosh, I am so happy right now.
It is March 11th and gorgeous. This never happens!
I used to always look forward to March because you know how that saying goes: “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” It would always give me hope, that when I was desperately sick of winter I could look forward to the end of March because it would be warm and soft.
But the last few years it hasn’t been like that, so I was losing faith in the saying!
Until now. We aren’t even at mid-March yet but Spring seems to have already arrived. It’s glorious!
You know what else is great about March? St. Patrick’s Day.
I always get way into St. Patrick’s Day, partly because I’m Irish but also just because there are so many fun things you can do around this holiday. Like this authentic Irish soda bread, this Guinness chocolate cheesecake, or this Irish coffee creme brulee.
And how about the McDonald’s shamrock shake?
I mean, I know it’s kinda cheesy but I always look forward to it every year. It just makes March feel a little more special.
And with this shamrock shake recipe, you don’t even have to wait until March. You can enjoy that classic creamy, sweet and minty taste all year ’round, with just 4 simple ingredients!
What a great way to treat yourself. And so much fun to enjoy with kids or grandkids!
WHAT IS A SHAMROCK SHAKE?
The shamrock shake is a seasonal treat that can be found at McDonald’s restaurants right around St. Patrick’s Day.
It’s a vanilla milkshake, spiked with cool mint and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
The minty green color and wintry mint flavor are something that so many people look forward to all year long.
HOW TO MAKE A SHAMROCK SHAKE AT HOME
This is a really easy recipe that whips up in 5 minutes or less, with just a few simple ingredients.
Start by placing vanilla ice cream in a blender. You can use this no-churn ice cream recipe, this old-fashioned vanilla ice cream, or just grab some pre-made from the store.
To that, add a little milk, a splash of peppermint extract, and a drop of green food coloring.
Blend it all up until combined, then pour it into a tall glass.
Top it with sweetened whipped cream and a bright red maraschino cherry. Ta-dah! That’s all there is to it.
ARE SHAMROCK SHAKES VEGAN?
For the shamrock shake you see here, I used regular dairy milk and ice cream, but if you’re looking for a vegan or dairy-free option, you can just swap out for your favorite dairy-free ice cream and milk substitutes.
This recipe is, however, gluten-free and it’s also egg-free.
SHAMROCK SHAKE VARIATIONS
If you’re looking to jazz up your shamrock shake, here are a few fun ideas for things you can add in, to take it to the next level:
- A handful of mini chocolate chips
- A few crumbled Oreo cookies
- A splash of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur
- A little Irish whiskey, bourbon, or vodka
- A drizzle of chocolate syrup
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Shamrock Shake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups (396 g) vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop green gel paste food coloring
- sweetened whipped cream, (optional garnish)
- maraschino cherry, (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring in a blender and mix until smooth.
- Transfer the shamrock shake to a serving glass and garnish with sweetened whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
Home made ice-cream always best for taste..i also love this whipped ice-cream. Thanks For This!
I used whipping cream and home made ice-cream. it’s test was just awesome. thanks a lot for share a great recipe.
You’re very welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed.
Yum, yum, and YUM! Anything minty is a big win in my book, and I love the title of this milkshake, the color, the mountain of swirly whipped cream…yummmmmm!
So happy you like it Erin!