Description
This Shamrock Shake Copycat is a refreshing mint-flavored milkshake made with creamy vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and a vibrant green color. It’s garnished with whipped cream, cherry, honey, and green sanding sugar for a festive touch that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a cool, minty treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1-2 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
Garnish
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Cherry for garnish
- Honey for glass decoration
- Green sanding sugar for glass decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Glasses: If you wish to decorate your glass, place honey on a plate and green sanding sugar on another plate. Dip the rim of each glass first into the honey, then into the green sugar to coat and create a festive edge. Set the glasses aside.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Serve Milkshake: Pour the blended milkshake evenly into prepared glasses. Top each milkshake with whipped cream and a cherry as a garnish for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Taste test the milkshake before pouring to adjust the peppermint extract; start with ¼ teaspoon and add more if desired to avoid overpowering flavor.
- Use regular liquid food coloring for coloring the shake for better control; start with fewer drops and add more to reach your preferred shade of green.
- For a dairy-free version, use the updated recipe with Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk, vanilla pudding mix, peppermint extract, green food coloring, and ice blended until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
