Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake

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searchYields: 1 serving(s)Prep Time: 5 minsTotal Time: 10 minsCal/Serv: 221SavePrint

McDonald’s belovedShamrock Shake may only be available in stores for the month of March, but with this easy four-ingredient copycat recipe, you can make frosty green shakes all year long. If your St. Patrick’s Day tradition involves a stop at the nearest drive-through for a cold minty drink, this is your lucky year: You can now whip up your favorite fast-food order right at home. So get out the blender, and enjoy as many Shamrock Shakes as your heart desires.

How To Make A Shamrock Shake

INGREDIENTS

• Vanilla Ice Cream: I recommend going for a high-quality pint for the best flavor, but use your favorite brand.
• Whole Milk: I prefer whole milk for a richer, thicker texture, but can use any kind of milk you have on hand. You can even use an equal amount of cream for a richer shake if you like.
• Peppermint Extract: This is what adds that signature minty flavor. I recommend not adding more than the recommended amount though—you don’t want this veering into toothpaste territory.
• Food Coloring: Both gel and liquid food coloring will work just fine, and feel free to adjust to reach your desired hue of Irish green.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

This shake couldn’t be easier to create. Simply toss all of your ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth and combined. Take a look and give it a taste once smooth, and add more food coloring or extract as needed.

Once you’ve blitzed your shake to the perfect creamy and pourable texture, pour it into a chilled glass and top with a blast of whipped cream (bonus points if you make that from scratch too!) and a maraschino cherry.

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make it in batches? Yes, if you’d like to throw a shamrock party, this recipe can easily be scaled up to make a big batch of minty goodness. Simply double, triple, or quadruple in ingredients to feed your crowd.
• Make it boozy. Want to add an extra kick to this drink? Make our boozy Shamrock Shakes to spike this decadent shake.

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Ingredients

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• 4

  (1/4-c.) scoops vanilla ice cream

• 1/2 cup

  whole milk

• 1/4 tsp.

  peppermint extract

• 6

  drops green food coloring

• Whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, for topping

Directions

• 1. Step 1In a blender, blend ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring until smooth.
  2. Step 2Pour milkshake into a glass. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with a cherry.

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