This Homemade Shamrock Shake recipe tastes just like the iconic shake from McDonald's but is made with real ingredients and can be enjoyed all year round. These minty milkshakes will be a hit with the whole family.
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Homemade Shamrock shake
- You only need a handful of ingredients to help you make this minty shake. So, you don't have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
- With these simple ingredients, there's no need to wait for Shamrock Shake season; you can whip this shake up whenever your heart desires.
- It's the perfect copycat of the McDonald's Shamrock Shake, but it's so much more budget-friendly to make it a home instead of visiting the fast food chain.
So, next time you are in the grocery store pick up these ingredients and blend them to make a tasty, creamy green shake any time of year!
Ingredients you'll need
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes / Variations
- Vanilla Ice Cream - For the best texture, purchase soft-serve ice cream from the frozen section of your local store. Blue Bunny makes a great soft-serve ice cream.
- Milk - When it comes to making milkshakes, whole milk will give you the best flavor.
- Mint Extract - You can find the mint extract for this copycat recipe on the baking aisle of your local store, or sometimes you can find it in a craft store.
- Green Food Coloring - I always recommend using gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring because it will give your shake the best color.
- Toppings - I used maraschino cherries, Chantilly Cream (whipped cream), and green sprinkles to add a little flare to the top of these shakes.
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Adaptable recipe – creative variations!
- For a chocolate shamrock shake, you can use chocolate ice cream instead. Just remember that the chocolate will change the green color of this shake.
- Adding a splash of heavy cream will give this mint-flavored milkshake a super creamy texture.
- Have dairy allergies? You can use coconut milk and coconut milk ice cream to make your shake; just keep in mind that it will change the flavor of the shake.
Step by step: instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Add all ingredients to your blender.
- Blend until creamy, around 30 seconds, depending on how cold or hard your ice cream is.
- Pour into glasses.
- Top with your preferred toppings before enjoying!
My notes
- You can add more or less green coloring to get the color that you desire in your shake.
- I like to serve this with green straws and festive sprinkles. You could also top them with a sprinkle of green sugar sprinkles or sanding sugar.
- I like to use a high-powered blender; however, if you don't have one, you will just need to blend the shake for a little longer.
Non alcoholic party drinks
Enjoy these nonalcoholic cocktails and shakes for your summer parties with kids.
Your questions answered: FAQs
The traditional Shamrock Shake is only available for a limited time around St. Patrick's Day, usually only for late February and early March. But with this recipe, you don't have to worry about McDonald's menus constantly changing when you can make it home.
This delicious treat has a minty flavor and a creamy consistency, and it's a refreshing treat.
This mint flavoring has a more subtle flavor than peppermint. Peppermint is more potent, and it's also a combination of spearmint and watermint.
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
Serve this mint milkshake with all your St. Patrick's Day favorites. We like to serve them with this Slow Cooker Corned Beef without Cabbage and a slice of this Irish Soda Bread. Don't forget to use your leftover corned beef for these Reuben Sandwiches.
📣 Related Recipes
- This Orange Mint Mousse is another delicious minty dessert option. It's light, fluffy, and bursting with orange and mint flavor.
- Mint Syrup is a great way to add mint flavor to your favorite hot or cold drinks. You could also use it to make your favorite desserts.
- Mint Matcha Smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to get your mint fix. It combines the refreshing flavor of mint with the powerful flavor of matcha.
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Homemade Shamrock Shake
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
- ¾ cup Whole Milk
- ½ teaspoon Mint Extract
- 5-8 drops Green Food Coloring
Toppings (Optional)
- Maraschino Cherries
- Whipped Cream
- Green Sprinkles
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your blender.
- Blend until creamy, around 30 seconds, depending on how cold or hard your ice cream is.
- Pour into glasses and top with your preferred toppings before enjoying!
Notes
Nutrition
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