Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake (Printable)
A creamy, mint-enhanced milkshake with vanilla and green hues, ideal for a refreshing cool-down.
# What you'll need:
→ Ice Cream Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream, full-fat preferred
02 - 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 4-6 drops green food coloring
→ Optional Toppings
06 - Whipped cream
07 - Maraschino cherries
08 - Green sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Add vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to blender canister.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time if thinner consistency desired.
03 - Taste shake and adjust peppermint extract or food coloring as needed. Add extract in 1/8 teaspoon increments to avoid overpowering flavor.
04 - Pour evenly into two tall glasses, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for toppings.
05 - Top with whipped cream, place maraschino cherry on crown, and sprinkle with green decorations. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Takes literally five minutes from start to that first satisfying sip
- Tastes exactly like the drive-thru version but made with ingredients you can actually pronounce
- The green color makes everything feel more festive and fun
02 -
- Peppermint extract strength varies wildly between brands so always taste before adding more
- Letting the shake sit even five minutes causes separation so blend right before serving
- The food coloring looks deeper in the blender than in the glass so account for that
03 -
- Cold glasses make all the difference so pop them in the freezer for ten minutes first
- The shake tastes best when ingredients are fridge cold not room temperature