Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake (Printable)
Minty, creamy milkshake with vanilla and peppermint, topped with whipped cream and cherries.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Ice Cream
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream (preferably full-fat)
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup whole milk (or 2% for a lighter option)
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Color
05 - 4–6 drops green food coloring
→ Toppings (optional)
06 - Whipped cream
07 - Maraschino cherries
08 - Green sprinkles
# How-to Steps:
01 - Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time if a thinner consistency is preferred.
03 - Taste the shake and adjust peppermint extract or food coloring as needed to achieve desired flavor intensity and color.
04 - Pour the completed shake evenly into two tall glasses.
05 - Top each glass with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Takes literally five minutes from start to that first delicious sip
- You control exactly how much mint flavor goes in, no more too weak or too intense surprises
02 -
- Peppermint extract strength varies wildly between brands, so always start with less
- The shakes melt faster than you would expect, so serve them immediately after blending
03 -
- Softened ice cream blends much more smoothly than rock hard from the freezer
- A handful of fresh spinach creates natural green color without changing the flavor one bit