Description
Enjoy the festive flavors of St. Patrick’s Day with this easy and creamy Copycat Shamrock Shake recipe made with vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and a vibrant green color. This refreshing milkshake is perfectly garnished with whipped cream, a cherry, and a fun sugar rim, making it a delightful treat to celebrate the holiday.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1-2 cups milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or mint extract, to taste)
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Cherry
- Honey (for decorating glass)
- Green sanding sugar (for decorating glass)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Dip the rim of your glass into honey placed on a plate, then dip it into green sanding sugar on another plate to create a decorative sugar rim. Set the glass aside while preparing the shake.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, adjusting milk quantity to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Pour the milkshake into the prepared glasses. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream and place a cherry on top to garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Shamrock Shake.
Notes
- Use mint extract for a more authentic flavor or peppermint extract if preferred; both are delicious.
- Start with ¼ teaspoon of extract and taste before adding more to avoid overpowering the shake.
- Adjust food coloring gradually to get the perfect shade of green; regular liquid food coloring works best for this recipe.
- Alternative recipe without ice cream includes almond milk, vanilla pudding mix, peppermint extract, green food coloring, and ice blended together for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
