Shamrock Shake
A creamy and minty shake that's perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and brings a nostalgia for diner-style treats.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream Use high-quality full-fat vanilla for creaminess.
- ¾ cup whole milk Skim milk will make the shake runnier; half-and-half will make it thicker.
- ½ teaspoon mint extract Use pure mint extract for the best flavor.
- 4 drops green food coloring Gives the iconic Shamrock Shake color.
- Whipped cream For topping.
- 1 maraschino cherry For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine ice cream and milk in a blender.
- Blend on medium-high until smooth for 20–40 seconds.
- Add mint extract and food coloring, then blend until combined.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
- Pour into two glasses, top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Notes
Best served immediately. For storage: refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze for 2 weeks. Re-blend after thawing to restore creaminess.