McDonald’s beloved
Shamrock Shake may only be available in stores for the month of March, but with this easy four-ingredient copycat recipe, you can make frosty green shakes all year long. If your St. Patrick’s Day tradition involves a stop at the nearest drive-through for a cold minty drink, this is your lucky year: You can now whip up your favorite fast-food order right at home. So get out the blender, and enjoy as many Shamrock Shakes as your heart desires.
The ingredients:
The ingredients for this beloved milkshake are simple and few. You’ll need vanilla ice cream (go for a high-quality pint for the best flavor), milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. You can use any kind of milk you have on hand, or even use an equal amount of cream for a richer shake if you like. Both gel and liquid food coloring will work just fine, and feel free to use as little or as much color to reach your desired hue of Irish green.
Serving:
Once you’ve blitzed your shake to the perfect creamy and pourable texture, pour it into a chilled glass and top with a blast of whipped cream (bonus points if you make that from scratch too!) and a maraschino cherry.
Can I make it in batches?
Yes, if you’d like to throw a shamrock party, this recipe can easily be scaled up to make a big batch of minty goodness. Simply double, triple, or quadruple in ingredients to feed your crowd.
Cheers! And if you make this mint milkshake, be sure to let us know what you think with a rating below!