Description
This Homemade Shamrock Shake is a creamy, minty green milkshake perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a refreshing treat. Made with vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring, it’s easy to whip up in minutes and can be topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for an extra festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Shake Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream (150g)
- ½ cup whole milk (114g)
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1-2 drops green food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add 1 cup vanilla ice cream, ½ cup whole milk, ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract, and 1-2 drops of green food coloring.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and the shake reaches your desired shade of green.
- Serve: Pour the milkshake into your favorite glass.
- Add Toppings (Optional): For an extra special touch, top the shake with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade shamrock shake.
Notes
- For a thicker milkshake, reduce the milk to ⅓ cup instead of ½ cup.
- Use pure peppermint extract to avoid artificial taste.
- Adjust the number of green food coloring drops to achieve the preferred shade.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute vanilla ice cream and milk with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
