Shamrock Shakes

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Shamrock Shakes taste just like the minty milkshake from McDonald's, but you can make them without ever having to leave home (and you know exactly what's in them). Whip up these ice cream treats any time the craving hits.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mint milkshake, peppermint milkshake, St. Patrick's Day dessert, vanilla mint milkshake

Servings: Shakes

Author: Stephanie Wise

Ingredients

1 ½ cups vanilla bean ice cream
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup whole or 2% milk
½ teaspoon mint extract
8 to 10 drops green food coloring gel or liquid, gel is more concentrated
Whipped cream for topping
Maraschino cherries for topping

Instructions

In a blender, combine ice cream, heavy cream, milk, mint extract and food coloring. Mix until completely smooth, thick and creamy.
Divide mixture between two glasses. Top as desired with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Mint extract will give you the most similar flavor comparison to the McDonald's version, but it can be harder to find than peppermint extract. You can swap mint extract for peppermint extract in this recipe, but note that the flavor will be different.
Nutrition calculated using 2% milk.

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