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Delicious homemade Shamrock Shake inspired by McDonald's recipe

Shamrock Shake

A delightful and refreshing minty shake, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any warm day, that you can customize and enjoy at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shake Ingredients
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Can substitute with low-fat milk.
  • 1/4 tsp pure mint extract Adjust to taste for stronger mint flavor.
  • Green food coloring Optional, for color.
Toppings
  • Whipped cream For topping.
  • Maraschino cherry For topping.
  • Green sugar For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring into a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour the shake into a tall glass.
Serving
  1. Top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and sprinkle some green sugar on top.
  2. Serve with a straw for easy sipping.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the freezer. Best enjoyed fresh. To serve the leftovers, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before blending again to smooth it out. Consider making several shakes for a party.