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Shamrock Shakes on a countertop with cherries and whipped cream
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Shamrock Shake Recipe

This Shamrock Shake Recipe is creamy, smooth and perfectly minty, with vanilla ice cream, milk and a hint of peppermint for classic flavor.
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: 5-Ingredient Recipe, Desserts, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30-Minute Dessert, 5-Ingredient Recipes, Blender Drinks, Desserts, Drinks, Green, Ice Cream, Milkshake, Mint, Peppermint, St Patrick's Day
Servings: 2
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Eva Filer

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup whole milk or more as desired
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 10 drops green food coloring

Instructions

  • To the base of a blender add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract and food coloring.
  • Blend until smooth (add more milk for a thinner consistency) and pour into two glasses.
  • If desired, top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

Notes

  • Blended: Blend just until smooth to keep the texture thick and creamy.
  • Glass: Serve in chilled glasses to keep the shake cold longer.
  • Peppermint Control: Start with less extract and add more to taste, peppermint can be strong.
  • Color: Gel food coloring gives a brighter green with fewer drops.
  • Refrigerator: Store any leftover milkshake in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; stir or re-blend before serving. Add another scoop of ice cream to thicken it back up again.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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