Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake
Whether you are celebrating St. Patrick's Day or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth, you will want to whip up a Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake! This creamy, minty milkshake is the perfect festive treat.

A base of vanilla ice cream is blended with Baileys Irish cream, peppermint schnapps and a touch of green food coloring to give it its signature minty hue. It's dessert in a glass, and we love the combination of creamy and refreshing flavors - with a boozy twist.
If Baileys is your go-to for cocktails, try our Eggnog and Baileys or Hot Chocolate and Baileys recipe - both perfect for cozy, festive moments
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"This is like a shamrock shake, but meant for just adults! It is so delicious. I think I found my new favorite cocktail."
-Stephanie
Ingredients
It just takes a few ingredients to make this delicious Baileys vanilla mint shake.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: The base for this shake, you can use any type of vanilla of your choosing.
- Baileys Irish Cream: Adds a boozy kick and thins out the shake.
- Peppermint Schnapps: Gives the peppermint profile and additional booze flavor.
- Whole Milk: Adds creaminess and thins out the shake.
- Green Food Coloring: Gives it a minty hue.
For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a blender and measuring cups.
Variations
- Peppermint Extract: You can use some extract instead of schnapps if you prefer and add more milk to thin out the shake.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream: For an extra mint flavor.
- Dairy-Free: Choose a dairy-free ice cream and a milk alternative to make this drink vegan.
- Heavy Cream: For an even thicker and richer shake, use heavy cream.
- Fresh Mint: Instead of green food coloring, finely chop fresh mint leaves for a natural way to add a subtle green color.
How to Make a Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake
I love a recipe that requires little effort. This shake recipe is so simple, it will be added to your regular rotation!

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with whipped cream.
Hint: For added decadence, add chocolate shavings or syrup on top of the whipped cream.

Recipe Tips
- Blended: This recipe is so simple and made in your blender in just a few minutes.
- Glass: While a milkshake glass is a fun and fancy way to serve this cocktail, any glass will do. A glass with a stem will help it stay cooler longer.
- Garnishes: The simplest form of garnish for this shake is whipped cream, which we love!
- Chilled Glass: A cool glass will keep your milkshake colder long and prevent it from melting too quickly.
If you love mint shakes, our Shamrock Shake is definitely one you will want to try!
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Serving Suggestions
- St Patrick's Day Recipes: Grasshopper Pie without Alcohol, Shamrock Sour, Lucky Charms Rick Krispie Treats, Baileys Irish Cream Cake and Baileys Cheesecake.

Boozy Shamrock Shake with Baileys FAQs
There is no ice required, since the ice cream is already frozen and creates the creamy consistency this drinks needs on its own.
Because ice cream melts quickly, we don't recommend making this boozy shake ahead of time. Besides, it's so easy to whip up that it's best made right before serving.
Adjust the amount of Baileys Irish cream and peppermint schnapps to your liking.

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Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Blender
- Ice Cream Scoop optional
Ingredients
- 4-6 scoops vanilla ice cream
- ⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup peppermint schnapps
- 10-12 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with whipped cream.
Notes
- Blended: This recipe is so simple and made in your blender in just a few minutes.
- Glass: While a milkshake glass is a fun and fancy way to serve this cocktail, any glass will do. A glass with a stem will help it stay cooler longer.
- Garnishes: The simplest form of garnish for this shake is whipped cream, which we love!
- Chilled Glass: A cool glass will keep your milkshake colder long and prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Added Decadence: Add chocolate shavings or syrup on top of the whipped cream.
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This looks like the ultimate grown-up milkshake! Love this!
So fun! Enjoy it, Madhu!
This is like a shamrock shake, but meant for just adults! It is so delicious. I think I found my new favorite cocktail.
It sure is a good one! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
This was so decadent and fun! Definitely making again soon.
So happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the review, Courtney.
Love that mint flavoring!! So good!
Thanks so much for the review. It is a good one, indeed!
I love this recipe and can't wait to give it a go! Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure- enjoy!
This is going to be great for our adult shamrock shake this St. Patrick's Day!
Absolutely! So happy you came across it. Enjoy.
A boozy version of a shamrock shake, this recipe is so fun and delicious!