Description
Milky mint magic of the Shamrock Shake dances through classic McDonald’s nostalgia, blending creamy sweetness with festive green charm. Cool seasonal sips offer pure delight for dessert lovers craving a refreshing Irish-inspired treat you’ll want to savor sip by sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 3/4 cup very cold whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract (NOT peppermint)
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- Green food coloring
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles of your choice
- Maraschino cherries for topping
Instructions
- Combine vanilla ice cream, chilled milk, peppermint extract, and vibrant green food coloring inside a high-powered blender.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until completely smooth and uniform in color, adjusting mint intensity and green hue by incrementally adding more extract or food coloring to suit personal preference.
- Carefully transfer the emerald-hued milkshake into chilled serving glasses, creating a frothy, inviting presentation.
- Crown the shake with a billowing layer of fluffy whipped cream, scatter festive rainbow sprinkles across the top, and garnish with a single maraschino cherry positioned elegantly at the peak.
- Serve immediately while the shake maintains its frosty, refreshing temperature, ensuring maximum enjoyment of this classic seasonal treat.
Notes
- Choose full-fat vanilla ice cream for the richest, creamiest texture that blends smoothly and creates a luxurious shake.
- Use pure peppermint extract sparingly, as a little goes a long way and can quickly overpower the delicate mint flavor.
- Add natural green food coloring gradually to achieve that classic vibrant green without making the shake look artificially bright.
- Consider using fresh whipped cream instead of store-bought for a more authentic, homemade taste that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Milkshake, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 65 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg