Shamrock Shake
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Shamrock Shake
Description
This Shamrock Shake is made by combining vanilla ice cream and milk with peppermint extract and green food coloring in a blender to create a creamy, minty beverage. The peppermint extract sets the recognizable mint flavor profile, while the ice cream provides a rich, smooth body.
Serving suggestions include garnishing with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, or sprinkles to enhance both the presentation and taste. It is served immediately after blending to maintain its texture.
For a lighter option, vanilla frozen yogurt and fat-free milk can be used, omitting whipped cream. The shake can also be spiked with liqueurs such as crème de menthe, Baileys, or vodka for an adult variation. Leftover shake can be frozen in ice cube trays and re-blended or used as frozen pops.
Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
- green food coloring
- toppings optional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use vanilla frozen yogurt and fat-free milk for a lighter milkshake without whipped cream.
- Optional toppings include whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and sprinkles for garnish.
- Alcoholic versions can be made by adding crème de menthe, Baileys, or vodka.
- Leftover shake can be frozen in ice cube trays and blended again or eaten as frozen pops.
- Nutritional information excludes optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2milkshakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 562 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 1169IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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