Description
This Copycat Shamrock Shake recipe recreates the iconic green minty treat with a creamy blend of vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and a touch of green food coloring. Perfectly garnished with whipped cream, a cherry, and optional honey and green sanding sugar rim, this shake is a festive and refreshing dessert for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a cool, minty indulgence.
Ingredients
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Milkshake Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1-2 cups milk (adjust quantity for desired thickness)
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or mint extract, adjust to taste)
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
Garnish Ingredients
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Cherry, for garnish
- Honey, for glass rim (optional)
- Green sanding sugar, for glass rim (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Glass Decorations: If you want to decorate your glasses, pour honey onto a plate and green sanding sugar onto another plate. Dip the rim of each glass into the honey, then immediately dip into the green sugar to create a festive coat. Set glasses aside to let the coating set.
- Blend the Milkshake: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, adjusting the milk quantity to achieve your preferred shake thickness.
- Serve the Shake: Pour the blended milkshake evenly into the prepared glasses. Top each glass with a generous swirl of whipped cream and finish by placing a cherry on top for a classic look.
Notes
- Use mint extract for authentic spearmint flavor or peppermint extract for a stronger, sharper taste based on your preference.
- Start with a small amount of extract (about ¼ teaspoon) and taste before adding more, as the flavor is potent.
- Add green food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect shade of green; regular food coloring works best, and gel colors require less.
- The honey and sugar rim is optional but adds a decorative and flavorful touch to your milkshakes.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
- An alternative version of the Shamrock Shake uses vanilla pudding mix and almond milk for a lighter shake without ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
