Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake
This Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake is a creamy, minty milkshake that makes a festive treat for St. Patrick's Day, the holidays or any time you want dessert in a glass. Vanilla ice cream, Baileys Irish cream and peppermint schnapps blend into a thick, boozy shake, and a touch of green food coloring gives it its minty color.
Baileys brings a creamy, sweet flavor while the peppermint schnapps adds a cool, refreshing mint finish. It's a grown-up take on a classic mint shake, and it all goes in the blender, so it's quick enough for a party or a cozy night in.
If you love Irish cream cocktails, you might also like our Eggnog and Baileys or Hot Chocolate and Baileys, 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 creamy, minty shake.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: The creamy base of the shake. Any vanilla ice cream works.
- Baileys Irish Cream: Adds creamy flavor and a boozy kick, and helps thin the shake.
- Peppermint Schnapps: Gives the shake its cool mint flavor and adds a little more kick.
- Whole Milk: Adds creaminess and loosens the shake so it's easy to sip.
- Green Food Coloring: Gives the shake its minty green color.
All you need is a blender to blend everything into a thick, creamy shake.
Variations
- Peppermint Extract: Use a little peppermint extract in place of the schnapps, and add a splash more milk to keep the shake thin.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream: Swap it in for the vanilla for extra mint flavor.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free ice cream, a plant-based milk and a dairy-free Irish cream.
- Heavy Cream: Use it in place of the milk for a thicker, richer shake.
- Fresh Mint: Instead of green food coloring, blend in finely chopped fresh mint leaves for a natural, subtle green tint.
- Whipped Cream, Optional: For topping the shake.
How to Make a Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake
Everything goes into the blender, so this shake comes together fast.
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Hint: For added decadence, top the whipped cream with chocolate shavings or syrup.
Recipe Tips
- Blended: Everything goes in the blender, so there's no shaking or stirring.
- Glass: A milkshake glass is a fun way to serve it, but any glass will do. A glass with a stem helps keep it cooler longer, and chilling it first keeps the shake cold and stops it from melting too quickly.
- Garnish: Whipped cream is the simplest topping, and we love it.
- Make It a Mocktail: Skip the Baileys and schnapps, use peppermint extract for the mint flavor, and add a little more milk to keep it thin.
If you love mint shakes, our Shamrock Shake is another one you will want to try.
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Serving Suggestions
- More Festive Treats: Grasshopper Pie without Alcohol, Shamrock Sour, Lucky Charms Rice Krispies Treats, Baileys Irish Cream Cake and Baileys Cheesecake.
Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake Recipe FAQs
It's made with vanilla ice cream, Baileys Irish cream, peppermint schnapps and whole milk, blended until smooth, with a touch of green food coloring for the minty color.
It's a similar idea: a creamy, minty shake, with Irish cream and peppermint schnapps for a boozy twist. That makes it a fun pick for St. Patrick's Day.
No ice is needed. The frozen ice cream already gives the shake its thick, creamy texture.
Since ice cream melts quickly, we don't recommend making it ahead. It comes together fast, so it's best blended right before serving.
For a stronger shake, add a little more Irish cream and peppermint schnapps. For a lighter one, use a little less of each and an extra splash of milk.
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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, if desired.
Notes
- Blended: Everything goes in the blender, so there's no shaking or stirring.
- Glass: A milkshake glass is a fun way to serve it, but any glass will do. A glass with a stem helps keep it cooler longer, and chilling it first keeps the shake cold and stops it from melting too quickly.
- Garnish: Whipped cream is the simplest topping, and we love it.
- Make It a Mocktail: Skip the Baileys and schnapps, use peppermint extract for the mint flavor, and add a little more milk to keep it thin.
- Be Indulgent: For added decadence, top the whipped cream with chocolate shavings or syrup.
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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!