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Homemade Shamrock Shake

Published: Feb 9, 2025 · Modified: Feb 7, 2025 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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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
  • Ingredients you'll need
  • 🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
  • Adaptable recipe – creative variations!
  • Step by step: instructions
  • My notes
  • Non alcoholic party drinks
  • Your questions answered: FAQs
  • Perfect pairings: what to serve with
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Homemade Shamrock Shake

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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.

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📋 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. 

🥣 Before you begin: essential tools

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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.

Instructions to make the shake recipe.
  1. Add all ingredients to your blender.
  2. Blend until creamy, around 30 seconds, depending on how cold or hard your ice cream is.
  3. Pour into glasses.
  4. 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.

  • A close up image of a glass of pina colada.
    Virgin Pina Colada
  • A close up look at a glass of virgin margarita garnished with a lime slice.
    Virgin Margarita
  • A close up photo of a freshly made Mojito mocktail glass garnished with lime slice and fresh mint leaves.
    Mojito Mocktail Recipe
  • A couple of glasses with the milkshake.
    Neapolitan Milkshake

Your questions answered: FAQs

How long does McDonald's have Shamrock shakes?

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. 

What flavor is a shamrock shake?

This delicious treat has a minty flavor and a creamy consistency, and it's a refreshing treat. 

Is there a difference between mint and peppermint extract?

This mint flavoring has a more subtle flavor than peppermint. Peppermint is more potent, and it's also a combination of spearmint and watermint.

A close up image on a glass with homemade shamrock shake and a cherry on top.

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. 

And for more drinks, head over here -> Beverages

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Homemade Shamrock Shake

With just a few simple ingredients you can make shamrock shake at home any time of the year. Why wait until it comes back at McDonald's when you can whip up this creamy, minty and festive green milkshake easily at home for a little luck in every sip!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 474kcal
Author: Amira

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

This milkshake is best enjoyed as soon as it’s made.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 996IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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