Description
The Shamrock Shake is a deliciously minty, creamy treat that’s a favorite around St. Patrick’s Day! With a refreshing mint flavor, blended with smooth vanilla ice cream, it’s the perfect festive dessert or drink. Whether you’re celebrating or simply craving something sweet, this homemade version is easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or more for desired consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional, for the festive look)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the shake: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add color (optional): If you want to give it the signature Shamrock Shake color, add a few drops of green food coloring and blend again until evenly colored.
- Serve: Pour the shake into glasses, top with whipped cream, and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately for a minty, creamy treat!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your liking for a more or less intense mint flavor.
- For a thicker shake, you can add more ice cream or use less milk.
- If you don’t have food coloring, the shake will still taste just as good without it.
- To make a lighter version, you can use low-fat milk or frozen yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink, Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg