A creamy, minty green milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, and a touch of green food coloring. This classic St. Patrick’s Day treat is thick, refreshing, and ready in minutes.
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Step 1
Blend base
Add ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring to a blender and blend until smooth and thick.
Step 2
Adjust texture
Add a little more milk if too thick, or more ice cream if too thin, and blend again briefly.
Step 3
Serve
Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Use mint extract carefully
A small amount is enough—too much can overpower the shake and make it taste like toothpaste.
Best texture
Use cold, full-fat ice cream for the thickest and creamiest result.
Oreo Shamrock Shake
Add crushed Oreos into the blender or as a topping for a cookies-and-cream twist.
Chocolate mint version
Add a tablespoon of chocolate syrup for a chocolate-mint variation.
Refrigerator
2 Days
Best enjoyed immediately after blending. It does not store well as it will separate.
Q: What flavor is a Shamrock Shake?
A: It is a mint-flavored vanilla milkshake with a sweet, creamy base and a hint of green coloring.
Q: Can I use peppermint extract instead of mint extract?
A: Yes, but it will taste slightly more like candy canes and less like the classic Shamrock Shake flavor.
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