Description
This Shamrock Shake Copycat recipe recreates the classic minty green milkshake with a refreshing peppermint flavor, creamy vanilla ice cream base, and festive garnishes like whipped cream and a cherry. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a delightful minty treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
For Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Cherry
- Honey
- Green sanding sugar
Instructions
- Decorate Glass: Place honey on a plate and green sanding sugar on another plate. Dip the rim of each glass into the honey, then into the green sanding sugar to coat the rim. Set aside to dry slightly.
- Blend Shake: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the milkshake and add more peppermint extract if desired, blending again briefly to combine.
- Serve: Pour the shake into the prepared glasses. Top each with a generous swirl of whipped cream and place a cherry on top for garnish.
Notes
- Start with ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract and increase gradually to avoid overpowering the shake’s flavor.
- Use regular liquid food coloring and add a few drops at a time to reach the preferred green shade; gel coloring is more concentrated so use less if substituted.
- You can dip the glass rims in honey and green sanding sugar for a festive look, or skip if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and omit ice cream, blending almond milk with vanilla pudding mix, peppermint extract, and green food coloring with ice for a similar shake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
