Description

This Homemade Shamrock Shake is a festive and refreshing mint-flavored treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a creamy, cool shake with a burst of peppermint. Made with simple ingredients like vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and peppermint extract, it’s easy to whip up in minutes and topped with whipped cream and a cherry for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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Shake Ingredients

1 cup vanilla ice cream (150 g)
1/2 cup whole milk (114 g)
1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1-2 drops green food coloring

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream
Maraschino cherry

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.
Blend: Blend the mixture until it is smooth and has reached the desired shade of green.
Serve: Pour the milkshake into your favorite glass.
Add Toppings: Optionally, top the shake with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for a classic presentation.
Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing shamrock shake.

Notes

For a thicker milkshake consistency, reduce the milk to 1/3 cup.
Adjust the peppermint extract amount to suit your taste preference.
If you want a more natural color, use spinach powder instead of food coloring.
Make sure to blend well to evenly distribute the flavor and color.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 milkshake
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 100 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg