Shamrock Shake
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Shamrock Shake
Description
This Shamrock Shake is made by blending vanilla ice cream with whole milk and mint extract, resulting in a smooth and creamy mint-flavored milkshake. Green food coloring gives an iconic, vibrant color associated with the classic treat. The use of mint extract instead of peppermint extract yields a milder mint flavor that blends well with the creamy vanilla base.
To serve, the shake is poured into glasses and topped with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and maraschino cherries for visual appeal and additional sweetness. Adjusting the amount of green food coloring allows for the preferred intensity of color; liquid or gel forms require slightly different quantities. The shake’s texture is creamy and cold, suitable as a dessert or festive drink.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 10 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- Whipped Cream for serving
- Sprinkles
- maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Place the ice cream, milk, food coloring and mint extract in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles and cherries, then serve.
Notes
- Use mint extract rather than peppermint for a traditional flavor balance.
- Whole milk ensures a creamier milkshake texture compared to lower-fat options.
- Adjust green food coloring amount depending on whether using liquid or gel form for desired color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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