Description
This Shamrock Shake recipe delivers a refreshing, minty treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a cool, creamy shake. With just a few simple ingredients—vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and a touch of green food coloring—you can whip up this festive shake in minutes, topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Shake Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
Toppings
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add 2 cups of vanilla ice cream and 1 cup of milk. These form the creamy base of your Shamrock Shake.
- Add Flavor and Color: Incorporate 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring into the blender. The peppermint extract gives the shake its classic minty flavor, while the food coloring provides the iconic festive green hue.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy with a consistent texture, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Pour into Glass: Carefully pour the blended shake into a serving glass, preparing it for the finishing touches.
- Add Toppings: Generously top the shake with whipped cream, then drizzle chocolate syrup over the cream to add sweetness and a decorative, tasty element.
- Serve Immediately: Serve your homemade Shamrock Shake right away to enjoy the fresh, minty flavors and creamy texture at their best.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract based on your personal taste preference to make the shake more or less minty.
- Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- If you don’t have green food coloring, you can omit it—the flavor will remain the same though the color won’t be traditional.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute dairy-free ice cream and milk alternatives such as almond or oat milk.
- To intensify the chocolate flavor, add a small amount of chocolate syrup into the blender before blending.
