Description
This Shamrock Shake recipe is a delightful, mint-flavored treat perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or whenever you crave a refreshing, creamy dessert. Made with vanilla ice cream, milk, fresh mint extract, and green food coloring, this shake is quick to prepare and topped with whipped cream for the perfect festive finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Shake Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 to 6 drops mint extract
- 2 to 3 drops green food coloring
Topping
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, mint extract, and green food coloring into a blender to prepare your shake base.
- Blend: Blend all of the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the color and flavor are well incorporated.
- Serve: Pour the shake into glasses immediately, then optionally top with whipped cream and a cherry for a festive garnish.
Notes
- Adjust the mint extract amount to your taste—start with fewer drops if you prefer a milder mint flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker shake, add more ice cream or reduce the milk slightly.
- Use fresh whipped cream for the best flavor topping instead of canned if available.
- This recipe yields two servings; scale ingredients accordingly for more servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
