This Shamrock Milkshake is so easy to make in just minutes with just a few simple ingredients! No complicated steps, just blend, pour, and enjoy! And trust me, once you taste it, you’ll wonder why you ever waited for the seasonal drive-thru version!
If you love this milkshake, you are really going to love my mint chocolate milkshake and my matcha milkshake too!
When March comes around that means just one thing, it's Shamrock Milkshake season! There’s just something about that cool, minty, creamy goodness that is so delicious! You know I love making milkshakes, and this is one of my favorites along with my carrot cake milkshake!
Why wait in long drive-thru lines when you can make your own right at home? It’s ridiculously easy, super fun, and dare I say, even better than the original. Plus, my kids absolutely love it! They get a kick out of the bright green color, and I love knowing exactly what’s going into their treat.
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What is a Shamrock Milkshake?
A Shamrock Milkshake is a deliciously creamy, mint-flavored milkshake that’s tinted green for a fun, festive twist. It’s basically a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in a cup!
Traditionally, it’s made with vanilla ice cream, milk, mint flavoring, and green food coloring. It doesn't get easier than that!
Ingredients in a Shamrock Milkshake
- Vanilla ice cream. It's the base to most delicious milkshake recipes.
- Milk. Whole milk is great for a creamy milkshake, but you can use 2% milk, nonfat milk, or your favorite nondairy milk.
- Peppermint extract. Mint extract will work too. A little goes a long way, so don't overdo it! You don't want it to taste like toothpaste.
- Green food coloring. To give it that festive St. Patty's Day green color.
Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make a Shamrock Milkshake
Step 1
Add the milk and ice cream to the blender.
Step 2
Pour the mint into the blender.
Step 3
Add some green food coloring to the blender. A little goes a long way! You can always add more food coloring but you can't take it away.
Step 4
Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve this creamy milkshake with some homemade whipped cream and some green sprinkles.
Storage Instructions
If you want to make these ahead of time, blend the shake and store it in the freezer. When ready to serve, let it sit at room temp for a few minutes and give it a quick stir or blend to bring back that creamy texture.
You can freeze this Shamrock milkshake too, but then it would be ice cream! If you do want to freeze it, add it back to the blender with a little bit of milk and blend it up right before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure! Just use your favorite dairy free milk and dairy free ice cream.
You can crush up some Oreos, add some chocolate chips, or even some green sprinkles to the milkshake.
No! If you don't like using food coloring, you can use a natural food coloring or you can leave it out completely.
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Shamrock Milkshake
Equipment
- Blender
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
- ½ cup Milk
- ¼ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 2-3 drops Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve a crowd at your St. Patrick's Day party.
- This recipe will make 2 small milkshakes or 1 large milkshake.
- Start with 2-3 green food coloring drops. You can always add more if you want the milkshake to become more green.
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