Amazing Shamrock Shake. St Patrick’s Day will soon be here; are you ready? This shake is even better than McDonalds. Yes they have the Shamrock Shake and you can have one too. At  McDonalds it is seasonal, but you can have this Shamrock Shake any time of year. You will love the flavor of the real ice cream and the amazing flavor of mint together. 

One of the favorite parts of this shake is when you let the kids put their own cream on top.

 

Can I Use Peppermint in the Amazing Shamrock Shake?

 

• NO!!! One night my son made a batch and we threw it out because the peppermint just wasn’t right.

 

 

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For the Amazing Shamrock Shake?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this shake (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Shake:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whole milk
• Mint extract (not peppermint)
• Green food coloring
• Whipped cream (We like Reddi Whip)
• Green sugar (the ones you sprinkle on cookies

 

Optional:

• Chocolate sauce
• Maraschino cherries
• Chopped nuts
• Mini chocolate chips
• Crushed Oreo’s

 

 

How Do I Make the Amazing Shamrock Shake?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this shake (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Shake:

• In a blender, (we use a high speed), place the ice cream, milk, mint extract and the food coloring.
• Mix the mixture until it becomes creamy.
• If you want to add Oreo’s or mini chocolate chips, stir them in by hand.
• Pour mixture into your shake glasses.

 

Optional:

• Place whipped cream on top and sprinkle with the colored sugar.
• Add nuts or chocolate, and a cherry on top, if desired.

 

 

 

 

Tips and Tricks For the Amazing Shamrock Shake:

 

• We like the look of the green sugar, but you can leave it off if you want.
• The cherry is also optional, it just makes them look so pretty. 
• Or you can even enjoy this wonderful Shamrock Shake with just cream.
• Also, I enjoy using smaller cups because my grandkids don’t eat a big one by themselves. And as far as grandma goes, a small one is all I need too.

 

Other Things You Could Add to Your Amazing Shamrock Shake are:

 

• Crushed Oreo’s
• Chocolate sauce
• Mini chocolate chips

 

 

 

More Fun St. Patrick’s Day Green Foods:

 

Pistachio Cake

Watergate Salad

Creamy Lime Sorbet

Green Jello Salad

Coconut Lime Swig Cookies