Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe
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4.6
Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe
Description
The recipe combines vanilla ice cream and whole milk with peppermint extract and green food coloring to capture the distinctive flavor and appearance of the Shamrock Shake. Blending these ingredients until smooth yields a chilled, creamy dairy beverage with a gentle mint taste. The shake is poured into a tall glass and finished with a cloud of sweet whipped cream, a bright red cherry, colorful sprinkles, and a fresh mint leaf that complement the minty flavors visually and aromatically.
Adjusting the ice cream or milk quantities can modify the shake’s thickness to preference. The original McDonald's version did not include whipped cream until it was added back in 2010; this recipe reflects a personal choice to include it for additional richness.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup milk whole
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 green food coloring drops
- Whipped Cream sweetened, for garnish
- maraschino cherry
- sprinkle
- mint leaf
Instructions
- Blend ice cream, milk, extract and food coloring in a blender until smooth. If using a high powered blender (Blendtec, Vitamix, Ninja), blend on the lowest setting possible to make sure not to overheat the milkshake.
- Pour into a tall glass, and top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, sprinkles, and mint leaves.
Notes
- Adjust ice cream and milk amounts to achieve your desired shake thickness.
- Use the lowest blender speed setting with high-powered blenders to avoid warming the milkshake.
- Whipped cream garnish is optional; it adds richness despite not being part of the original recipe.
- Top the shake with a maraschino cherry, sprinkles, and a mint leaf to complete the classic presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1shake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1shake | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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