Shamrock Shake
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Shamrock Shake
Description
Starting with vanilla ice cream and milk, the ingredients are blended until smooth to create the shake’s base. Green food coloring adds the distinctive shamrock hue, while peppermint extract infuses a crisp, minty flavor. The amount of peppermint and coloring can be adjusted to personal taste and desired intensity. Topped with whipped cream, the shake is visually appealing and offers a creamy texture with a cooling mint note.
This shake is typically served cold in a tall glass and can be garnished with a cherry for added sweetness and classic presentation. It's a popular seasonal beverage, enjoyed especially around St. Patrick’s Day.
Note that brands of ice cream and milk may vary in density, so quantities might need slight adjustment. The recipe provides flexibility in flavor strength to suit individual preferences.
Ingredients
- 300 grams Ice cream Vanilla
- 200 ml milk
- 3-4 drops Food Coloring Green
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, green food coloring, and peppermint extract. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the shake and add more peppermint extract as desired.
- Pour the shake into a glass and top with whipped cream and a cherry if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade shamrock shake!
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract and green food coloring quantities based on personal taste preference.
- Ice cream and milk densities vary by brand; this may affect shake thickness.
- Topping with whipped cream (and optionally a cherry) enhances presentation and flavor.
- Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a courtesy only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 799IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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