It’s that point of 12 months and I’m excited to share this McDonald’s copy cat Shamrock Shake recipe! Lol. Personally the shamrock shake is one in every of my favorites. I like the flavour of all issues mint. We do numerous little cooking and craft initiatives at residence with our sons across the extra minor holidays like St. Patrick’s Day so having a home made shamrock shake recipe readily available is the way in which to go.
You’ll be able to gown this up with crushed Oreos or Fortunate Attraction marshmallows. Or for a extra grownup model add a shot or two of espresso. I are likely to make these with my children I actually go for it with the inexperienced meals coloring (ha!) however in order for you a extra delicate colour and even no colour in any respect that’s straightforward to regulate.
Associated: Subsequent strive our Wendy’s Frosty recipe or learn to make a Root Beer Float.
Components
- Vanilla ice cream
- Milk
- Mint extract
- Inexperienced meals coloring
- Whipped cream
How one can make a Shamrock Shake
It’s just a little tough to measure ice cream. I exploit a glass measuring cup however truthfully you may merely eyeball it into your blender. Lean towards an excessive amount of vs too little for a thicker milkshake.
In a blender add the ice cream, milk, extract and inexperienced meals coloring. Mix till effectively mixed.
Pour into your cup and prime with whipped cream.
Suggestions Notes + Substitutions
- I like to make use of Blue Bunny Comfortable Vanilla Flavored Frozen Dairy Dessert on this recipe however any vanilla ice cream will work! We have a tendency to purchase this type and the feel is softer and makes the ultimate milkshake just a little extra ethereal / foamy and feels much more just like the McDonald’s model to me.
- Mint extract is extra genuine for this recipe but when you have already got peppermint extract (possibly from Christmas baking) that’s advantageous too. They do style barely totally different however each make a beautiful Shamrock shake.
- I used 10 drops of inexperienced meals dye to get the colourful colour you see in these images. Use much less in order for you a extra delicate colour or skip the meals dye altogether.
- Make your individual whipped cream or used a canned model for a extra genuine copy cat expertise.
- If you wish to make this dairy free you need to use dairy free ice cream, milk and whipped cream.
- These cups with dome lids are nice for a celebration, in any other case any 12 oz cup will do.
Extra Milkshake and Smoothie Recipes
- Basic Milkshake
- Donut Milkshake
- Bushwacker
- Selfmade Frappuccino
- Coconut Smoothie
- Banana Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Shamrock Shake
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Components
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- 8-10 drops inexperienced meals dye
- ½ cup whipped cream
Directions
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It’s just a little tough to measure ice cream. I exploit a glass measuring cup however truthfully you may merely eyeball it into your blender. Lean towards an excessive amount of vs too little for a thicker milkshake.
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In a blender add the ice cream, milk, extract and inexperienced meals coloring.
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Mix till effectively mixed.
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Pour into your cup and prime with whipped cream.
Notes
- I like to make use of Blue Bunny Comfortable Vanilla Flavored Frozen Dairy Dessert on this recipe however any vanilla ice cream will work! We have a tendency to purchase this type and the feel is softer and makes the ultimate milkshake just a little extra ethereal / foamy and feels much more just like the McDonald’s model to me.
- Mint extract is extra genuine for this recipe but when you have already got peppermint extract (possibly from Christmas baking) that’s advantageous too. They do style barely totally different however each make a beautiful Shamrock shake.
- I used 10 drops of inexperienced meals dye to get the colourful colour you see in these images. Use much less in order for you a extra delicate colour or skip the meals dye altogether.
- Make your individual whipped cream or used a canned model for a extra genuine copy cat expertise.
- If you wish to make this dairy free you need to use dairy free ice cream, milk and whipped cream.
- These cups with dome lids are nice for a celebration, in any other case any 12 oz cup will do.
