Description
This Copycat Shamrock Shake recipe recreates the classic minty green milkshake popularized by fast food chains. Made with creamy vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and a vibrant green food coloring, this shake is topped with whipped cream and a cherry for a festive touch. It’s perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a refreshing, mint-flavored treat at home.
Ingredients
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Shake Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1-2 cups milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or mint extract)
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
Garnish
- Whipped cream, for topping
- 1 cherry, for garnish
- Honey, for glass rim decoration
- Green sanding sugar, for glass rim decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Glasses: To decorate your glasses, pour some honey onto a small plate and green sanding sugar onto another. Dip the rim of each glass first into the honey, then immediately into the green sugar so it sticks. Set the glasses aside to let the decoration set.
- Blend the Shake: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, 1 to 2 cups of milk depending on your preferred shake consistency, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the milkshake into the prepared glasses. Top each shake with a generous swirl of whipped cream and place a cherry on top for a classic finish. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For an authentic Shamrock Shake flavor, mint extract is recommended, but you can use peppermint extract if you prefer its slightly different taste.
- Start with a small amount of extract (¼ teaspoon) and adjust to taste to avoid overpowering the shake.
- Add food coloring gradually; regular liquid food coloring works well, while gel coloring requires less amount.
- An older version of the recipe uses almondmilk and vanilla pudding mix without ice cream for a lighter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
