Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe
It's not St. Patrick's Day until you've made this McDonald's Shamrock Shake.
If you love the famous minty, green shake that McDonald's serves up every February and March, you're going to want to check out this recipe for a homemade version of the frosty treat. This copycat recipe will walk you through the steps to make your very own at home!
Now you can enjoy the enormously popular shake any time the craving strikes. All you need is this easy recipe, five simple ingredients, and your trusty blender.
Be sure to watch the video in order to get the perfect technique (Who are we kidding? We just like watching recipe videos!), and then you can make one for your family or friends. Plus, with our recipe for how to make rainbow cookies, serving these shakes at a party or special occasion would be perfectly festive.
Whatever your reason for making this famous shake, we hope you enjoy!
Serves2
Preparation Time10 min
Kid FriendlyYes
Ingredients
- 3 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cup cup 2% milk
- 1/8 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract
- 10-12 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream and cherry for garnish
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
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You may need to help your blender and stir the contents around with a spoon.
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Pour into 12-ounce cups and serve with a straw.
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Top with whipped cream and a cherry. Enjoy!