Looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Try making your own homemade copycat McDonald’s shamrock shake! With just a few simple ingredients, it’s quick & easy.
Cool and creamy with a minty flavor, now you can enjoy Shamrock Shakes all year long!
What is a Shamrock Shake?
- This cool and creamy mint milkshake is McDonalds’ annual shake to mark the St. Patrick’s Day holiday! They’re available for a limited time!
- No need to wait for February or March when you can make this homemade shamrock shake recipe with just a few simple ingredients!
- Four ingredients and a blender are all you need for this minty treat.
How to Make a Shamrock Shake
- Dairy – Full-fat dairy like vanilla ice cream and whole milk will give the richest flavor, but you can substitute it with your favorite non-dairy (like coconut milk) or lighter versions. Switch to chocolate ice cream for a yummy change.
- Peppermint – Use peppermint extract for the best flavor. Mint extract, a mix of peppermint and spearmint extract, also works.
- Color – Use green food coloring or gel food coloring to give your mint shake its signature green color.
- Toppings – Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry.
Simply add the ingredients in the recipe below to a blender and blend. SO easy.
Shake it Up!
Why should the kids have all the fun?
- Stir in some oreo cookie pieces.
- Make a grown-up version with an ounce of alcohol. Try Bailey’s Irish Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, crème de menthe, Irish whiskey, or peppermint-flavored vodka!
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry! Add some green sprinkles if you have them.
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Copycat Shamrock Shakes
Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
- green food coloring
- toppings optional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beverage, Dessert, Drink, Drinks, Party Food
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Thank you for this recipe! Peppermint extract wasn’t quite right to me. I swapped it for mint extract, which has both peppermint and spearmint in it – goes with the green and tastes just right!