BEST MCDONALDS COPYCAT SHAMROCK SHAKE - Baking Beauty

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This homemade shamrock shake is cool, creamy, and tastes just like the fast-food favorite. It only requires 4 simple ingredients and is ready in minutes. Serve with Irish Nachos, and Reuben dip for the ultimate St. Patty's Day feast.

a homemade green shamrock shake topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and green sprinkles.

This copycat Shamrock Shake is so creamy and delicious. It is one of my favorite treats to make on St. Patrick's Day!

It's also perfect for when your minty shake craving strikes in the off-season! Now, you can whip up a shamrock shake any day of the year!

Why I Love This Recipe

Rich and Creamy: This is a thick and rich milkshake you'll crave over and over again.
Easy: This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Ready Anytime: Unlike Mcdonald's, this recipe isn't limited edition. You can make it all year long whenever the craving strikes.

Ingredient Notes/Shopping Tips

Peppermint vs. Mint Extract: Both are potent, but peppermint extract tastes like pure, strong peppermint whereas the taste of mint extract is more nuanced with hints of spearmint. I like using mint extract in this recipe.
Milk: For best results use whole milk.
Ice Cream: Use Premium Ice Cream in this recipe. Now is not the time to skimp on frozen dairy dessert. I used Breyer's Vanilla Bean.
Food Coloring: Use liquid or gel food coloring. Gel will give you a brighter color with less product used.

a green mint milkshake in a tall glass topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

Tips

Add the milk slowly and mix until you reach your desired consistency.
Too thin? Add a little more ice cream
Too thick? Add more milk
No blender? No problem? Shake softened ice cream in a mason jar for 2-3 minutes ror a similar treat.

a closeup of a copycat shamrock shake topped with whipepd cream, green sprinkles, and a marachino cherry.

More Festive Drinks To Try

Raspberry Sherbet Punch

Bailey's Hot Cocoa

Copycat Orange Julius

Shirley Temple Mocktail

Blue Baby Shower Punch

📖 Recipe

Shamrock Shake

Cool and creamy mint shake that tastes just like McDonald's Shamrock Shakes. Only 4 simple ingredients, no blender required! 4.91 from 11 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DessertCuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 Large Milkshakes Calories: 337kcal Author: Krystle Smith

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Ingredients

▢ 3 Cups Vanilla Ice Cream
▢ 1 ¾ Cups Whole Milk
▢ 1 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
▢ Green Food Coloring
▢ Whipped Cream and Cherry if desired

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Instructions

Blend the first 3 ingredients in a blender until thick and smooth. You can also shake softened ice cream in a mason jar.
Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry.

Notes

Ingredient Notes/Shopping Tips

Peppermint vs. Mint Extract: Both are potent, but peppermint extract tastes like pure, strong peppermint whereas the taste of mint extract is more nuanced with hints of spearmint. I like using mint extract in this recipe.
Milk: For best results use whole milk.
Ice Cream: Use Premium Ice Cream in this recipe. Now is not the time to skimp on frozen dairy dessert. I used Breyer's Vanilla Bean.
Food Coloring: Use liquid or gel food coloring. Gel will give you a brighter color with less product used.

Tips

Add the milk slowly and mix until you reach your desired consistency.
Too thin? Add a little more ice cream
Too thick? Add more milk
No blender? No problem? Shake softened ice cream in a mason jar for 2-3 minutes for a similar treat.