Description
This Homemade Shamrock Shake is a creamy, minty, and refreshing copycat-style treat made with vanilla ice cream, milk, mint flavor, and a festive green color. Ready in just a few minutes, this delicious shake is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or anytime you crave a cool mint dessert drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Shake
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3–5 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional for a thicker shake)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles
- Chocolate shavings
- Maraschino cherries
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Instructions
- Blend the shake: Add vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, green food coloring, and ice (if using) to a blender.
- Blend until creamy: Mix until smooth, thick, and completely combined. Add more milk for a thinner shake or more ice cream for a thicker texture.
- Serve and decorate: Pour into chilled glasses and top with whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or a cherry. Serve immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor, use pure peppermint extract and adjust the amount to your taste. Add a few fresh mint leaves while blending for a natural mint flavor. You can make a lighter version by using frozen yogurt or low-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: homemade shamrock shake, mint milkshake, copycat shamrock shake, green smoothie dessert, st patricks day drink, mint dessert recipe