This recipe along with our Strawberry Milkshake recipe are classic summertime favorites.
SHAMROCK SHAKE RECIPE-
This Mcdonald’s copycat shamrock shake recipe will become your go-to shake! The shake is so easy to make and tastes just like a real one. So, forget buying it when you can just make it at home for a fraction of the price. A thick and sweet milkshake made with ice cream, heavy whipping cream, mint extract, and green food coloring for the ultimate effect!
INGREDIENTS-
All you need is just 4 easy ingredients to whip up this delicious creamy shake with a shamrock shake flavor!
Ice cream – you want to use a good quality vanilla ice cream that is rich and creamy so your milkshake can have the same effect.Heavy whipping cream – we love to use heavy whipping cream for the creaminess, you can also use half and half creamer.Mint – you want to use mint extract or spearmint extract.Food coloring – for the green you use green food coloring, liquid or gel food coloring will work.
HOW TO MAKE A SHAMROCK SHAKE-
This homemade Shamrock Shake can be ready in under 5 minutes! Add everything into a blender, mix, serve and enjoy!
Blend: In a blender, add the ice cream, heavy whipping cream, mint extract, and green food coloring and blend until cream.Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with desired toppings and enjoy!
MILKSHAKE VARIATIONS-
Here are some of our favorite add-ins we like to add to our shake:
Chocolate – Add half vanilla and half chocolate ice cream to give your shake a chocolate mint flavor. You can also just drizzle with chocolate for a lighter hint of chocolate.Oreo – This shamrock shake is amazing with crushed oreos! Add some oreos to the blender and top with more!
SHAKE TOPPING IDEAS-
Have fun with your shake toppings! Here are some of our favorite toppings:
Whipped creamChocolate saucechocolate syrupOreo cookie piecesChocolate chipsSprinklesMaraschino cherries
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
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