Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake

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green shake in a glass with whipped cream, a cherry, and a green straw

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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

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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.

PHOTO: DAMIAN CALVO

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.

PHOTO: DAMIAN CALVO

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.