Description
Creamy Shamrock Shake brings Irish-inspired mint magic straight from McDonald’s classic menu to home kitchens. Cool green sweetness and velvety texture invite refreshment with minimal effort and maximum flavor for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or any milk of choice)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint for an authentic flavor)
- 34 drops green food coloring
Garnish Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment including a high-powered blender, tall serving glass, and whipped cream topping.
- Pour chilled vanilla ice cream into the blender, ensuring it’s softened but not completely melted for optimal texture.
- Add cold milk and carefully measure mint extract to control the refreshing flavor intensity.
- Include a splash of vanilla extract to enhance the overall taste profile of the shake.
- Drop green food coloring into the mixture, stirring gently to create a consistent emerald hue throughout the liquid.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse ingredients at medium speed until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Assess the shake’s thickness, gradually adding more milk if too dense or incorporating extra ice cream if too thin.
- Select a tall glass and carefully pour the vibrant green mixture, allowing it to cascade smoothly along the inner sides.
- Crown the shake with a luxurious swirl of whipped cream, creating an elegant peaked texture.
- Optional: Accent the creation with a single maraschino cherry perched atop the whipped cream for a playful finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the shake maintains its ideal cold, velvety consistency.
Notes
- Customize the mint intensity by gradually adding mint extract, tasting as you go to avoid an overwhelming flavor.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version of the classic shake.
- Elevate the presentation by rimming the glass with crushed green sprinkles or graham cracker crumbs for added texture and visual appeal.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt to reduce calories without sacrificing creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg