Shamrock Shake Recipe
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this homemade Shamrock Shake recipe! This creamy, minty treat is easy to make with vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and a splash of green food coloring. Topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, it’s the perfect indulgence for the season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert, Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 to 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherry (for topping)
Instructions
- Place the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring (if using) into a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the shake into a glass, then top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
- Add chocolate: For a mint chocolate flavor, add chocolate syrup or chocolate chips.
- Vegan version: Swap dairy ice cream and milk for plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- Extra minty: Increase peppermint extract for a stronger mint taste.
- Storage: Best enjoyed immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer (texture may change after re-blending).
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