All the delicious flavor of the classic Shamrock Shake enjoyed at home! This recipe takes only three ingredients to make, and it tastes just as good as the original.
All year long, I eagerly await for one thing: Shamrock Shake season.
If you have never tried one before, please run—not walk—to your nearest McDonald’s and order one right away. They are available for a limited time only each year around St. Patrick’s Day, and they are delicious.
This year, I wanted to try making a homemade version of my favorite milkshake, and I was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out!
Homemade Shamrock Shake Ingredients
Like most milkshakes, this Shamrock Shake is pretty simple to make. However, besides the typical vanilla ice cream and milk, there are a few special items you will need to pick up:
- Peppermint extract* — This peppermint extract is great to have on hand for a variety of recipes, and it’s pretty affordable! It can sometimes be hard to find in the grocery store, so I recommend grabbing a bottle from Amazon.
- Yellow + green food coloring* — While this part is technically optional, is it really a Shamrock Shake if it’s not green? I recommend picking up a set of food coloring like this, and you will definitely get use out of it in future recipes as well.
Tips for Making a Homemade Shamrock Shake
Here are some of my best tips to get a perfect shake every time:
- Double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd. The recipe below yields only one shake, so if you want to feed several people, I recommend doubling (or even tripling) the recipe. On the recipe card below, you can adjust the scale on the right to ‘2x’ or ‘3x’ to do so.
- Use high-quality ice cream to get the best milkshake. When it comes down to it, the ice cream will determine both the flavor and texture of the shake. Opt for the best ice cream you can find at the grocery store!
- The richer the milk, the richer the shake. I personally like to use whole milk for my milkshakes, but feel free to use whatever milk you prefer.
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Homemade Shamrock Shake
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 milkshake 1x
Description
All the delicious flavor of the classic Shamrock Shake enjoyed at home! This recipe takes only three ingredients to make, and it tastes just as good as the original.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream (150 g)
- 1/2 cup milk (121 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Optional: 2 drops yellow + 1 drop blue food coloring
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Blend until the mixture is smooth, then pour into a glass and enjoy.
Notes
- To get a thicker milkshake, reduce the amount of milk to 1/3 cup.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shamrock shake, milkshake, peppermint
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