A replica of the famous Shamrock Shake that comes together in your blender in 5 minutes!
Shamrock Shake Recipe
My son and I have a fun little tradition – every year we share a small McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. He takes a few sips, then I take a few and we share it back and forth until it’s gone! It’s the simplest little tradition, but it’s a fun memory for us to make together!
The smallest gestures can make the biggest impact, leaving lasting memories for your children to look back on when they are older! St. Patrick’s Day certainly doesn’t compare to Christmas on the holiday priority list, but it’s fun to recognize it in a small way with your kids!
For St. Patrick’s Day this year, let your kids know they are the Pot of Gold at the End of Your Rainbow or plant Rainbow Seeds with them!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 (1.5 quart) container Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk
- 3/4 tsp Mint Extract
- 15 drops Liquid Green Food Coloring
How to Make a McDonald’s Copycat Shamrock Shake
- Add 1.5 quart container of vanilla ice cream, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 3/4 tsp mint extract, and 15 drops of liquid green food coloring to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into serving glasses and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry!
Recipe Notes:
- Mint – Make sure to use ‘mint’ extract, not ‘peppermint.’ If you use peppermint it will taste like a candy cane instead of a Shamrock Shake!
- Oreo’s – If you’d like, crush up Oreo’s and mix into your shake. Or, drizzle Hot Fudge Sauce in the glass first and/or on top of the whipped cream.
- Ice Cream – Make sure to use Vanilla ice cream, not French Vanilla. French Vanilla is yellow and will require quite a bit more green food coloring.
- Serving Size – This makes a huge batch. I suggest cutting the batch in half first to see how far that batch stretches. If you are making the full recipe, you’ll need to divide in half to accommodate the size/power of your blender.
- Serve Immediately – It’s best not to make these ahead of time. I recommend making them right before serving to enjoy right away!
More Minty Treats:
- Mint Oreo Brownies
- Grasshopper Mint Cookies
- Andes Mint Cake Mix Cookies
- Mint Brownies
- Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies
- Shamrock Shake Lasagna
- Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Andes Mint Mini Cheesecakes
McDonald's Copycat Shamrock Shake
McDonald's Copycat Shamrock Shake, a replica of the famous Shamrock Shake that that comes together in your blender in 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 (1.5 quart) container of Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk
- 3/4 tsp Mint Extract
- 15 drops Liquid Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, mint extract, and green food coloring to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into serving glasses and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
