Description
This Shamrock Shake Copycat recipe recreates the classic minty green milkshake you love from the popular fast-food chain. Made with creamy vanilla ice cream, refreshing peppermint extract, and vibrant green food coloring, this shake is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a festive treat.
Ingredients
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Shake Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
Garnish
- Whipped cream for garnish
- 1 cherry for garnish
- Honey for glass decoration
- Green sanding sugar for glass decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Glass Decoration: On a plate, pour some honey and on another plate spread green sanding sugar. Dip each glass first in the honey then immediately into the green sanding sugar to coat the rim. Set glasses aside to let the decoration stick.
- Blend Shake: In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Blend until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored, adjusting the color as desired by adding more food coloring.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the shake evenly into the prepared glasses. Top each shake with a generous swirl of whipped cream and place a cherry on top for the classic finish.
- Taste and Adjust: Before pouring, taste the shake to check the peppermint flavor. If it’s not strong enough, add a little more peppermint extract carefully, as it is a potent flavor.
Notes
- Taste test the shake before finalizing to prevent overpowering the mint flavor; start with less peppermint extract and add more if desired.
- Use regular liquid food coloring rather than gel for easier color control, adding gradually until you get the preferred green shade.
- If you want a lighter shake, reduce the milk quantity; for a thicker shake, reduce the milk or add more ice cream.
- An alternative version without ice cream uses almond milk, vanilla pudding mix, peppermint extract, and ice blended until smooth for a lower-calorie option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
