Description
Mint lovers will adore this classic Shamrock Shake recipe from McDonald’s, blending creamy vanilla ice cream with refreshing peppermint. Cool emerald-green treat satisfies sweet cravings with simple ingredients you can mix at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 10 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Combine vanilla ice cream, milk, vibrant green food coloring, and refreshing mint extract in a blender.
- Pulse the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Carefully transfer the verdant shake into chilled serving glasses.
- Crown the emerald-hued beverage with a generous dollop of fluffy whipped cream.
- Sprinkle colorful confetti-like decorations over the whipped topping.
- Garnish each shake with a bright maraschino cherry for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best creamy texture and flavor profile.
- Adjust mint extract carefully to prevent overwhelming the milkshake with a strong mint taste.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the shake colder for longer and enhance the refreshing experience.
- For a healthier version, substitute regular ice cream with low-fat frozen yogurt or dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg