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Shamrock Shake Recipe

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The Shamrock Shake is a delightful, mint-flavored, green vanilla milkshake perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you crave a refreshing and creamy treat. Made with vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, and a splash of green food coloring, it’s topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry for a festive touch.

  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Milkshake Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 10 drops green food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon mint extract

Toppings

  • Whipped cream, for serving
  • Sprinkles, for serving
  • Maraschino cherries, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: Place the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, green food coloring, and mint extract in a blender for easy and smooth mixing.
  2. Blend until smooth: Blend the ingredients together on high speed until you get a creamy and consistent green milkshake without any lumps.
  3. Serve: Pour the milkshake evenly into two glasses. Top each serving with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry for a classic and festive finish. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a stronger mint flavor, you can increase the mint extract by a few drops to taste.
  • Use full-fat vanilla ice cream and whole milk for the creamiest texture.
  • Green food coloring is optional if you prefer a natural look; you can substitute with a small amount of spinach juice for color.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on servings needed.
  • For a vegan version, substitute with non-dairy ice cream and plant-based milk.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American