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Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe
This Copycat Shamrock Shake blends vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring into a creamy, minty milkshake topped with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, sprinkles, and a mint leaf. The shake offers a refreshing peppermint flavor with a smooth, thick texture. The addition of whipped cream and garnishes recreates the classic presentation of the popular seasonal treat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
shake
Calories:
369 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 shake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% 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.