Shamrock Shake
Bright, minty, and indulgently creamy, the Shamrock Shake is a festive blender treat that combines high-quality ingredients for a smooth texture and vibrant green color.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream Choose high-fat, premium vanilla for best texture.
- 3/4 cup whole milk Adjust to reduce thickness if needed.
- 10 drops green food coloring Use gel or concentrated liquid for best results.
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract Use pure peppermint or spearmint extract.
Toppings
- to taste whipped cream For serving.
- to taste sprinkles For serving.
- to taste maraschino cherries For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Scoop 2 cups of vanilla ice cream into your blender.
- Pour in 3/4 cup of whole milk, add 10 drops of green food coloring, and measure 1/4 teaspoon of mint extract over the top.
- Secure the lid and blend on low until the ingredients begin to combine and you see the green swirl starting to form.
Blending
- Start blending on the low setting to break up the ice cream, then increase to medium-high for 15–30 seconds.
- Stop once you have a thick, uniform pale-green shake. Scrape down the sides if needed and pulse again for 5–10 seconds until silky.
Serving
- Pour the blended shake into chilled glasses immediately.
- Top with whipped cream, a scattering of sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry on top.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw or short spoon.
Notes
Chill glasses in the freezer for a colder, slower-melting shake; use premium ice cream for best results. Adjust thickness by adding milk or ice cream as needed.