Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake (Printable)
A creamy, mint-flavored milkshake with vanilla ice cream and peppermint, topped with whipped cream and cherries.
# Ingredient List:
→ Ice Cream Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream, preferably full-fat
02 - 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk for lighter consistency
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 4 to 6 drops green food coloring
→ Optional Toppings
06 - Whipped cream for garnish
07 - Maraschino cherries
08 - Green sprinkles
# Steps:
01 - Add vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional milk if thinner consistency is preferred.
03 - Taste mixture and adjust peppermint extract or food coloring as needed to achieve desired flavor intensity and color.
04 - Divide evenly between two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles if using. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that creamy mint perfection without waiting in any fast food lines
- The recipe comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
- Peppermint extract is incredibly potent so always start with less and add more gradually
- Over blending can make the mixture too thin and watery so stop as soon as it looks smooth
03 -
- Let your ice cream sit on the counter for 5 minutes before blending for easier mixing
- A handful of fresh spinach adds natural color without any detectable taste