Copycat Shamrock Shake
This creamy Copycat Shamrock Shake tastes just like the fast-food favorite—made with real vanilla ice cream, mint extract (not peppermint!), and a splash of green food coloring. Blend it up in 5 minutes for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Servings: 2 milkshakes
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups premium vanilla ice cream
- ⅔ cup whole milk adjust if needed
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract or more to taste; NOT peppermint if you want the most authentic taste
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8-9 drops green food coloring
- chocolate syrup for glass drizzle, optional
- whipped cream, green decorator sugar and/or sprinkles, maraschino cherries (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the shake: In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy.Too thick? Add a splash of milk. Too thin? Blend in another scoop of ice cream or a few ice cubes.2 cups premium vanilla ice cream, ⅔ cup whole milk, ¼ teaspoon mint extract, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, 8-9 drops green food coloring
- Decorate glasses (optional) and pour: Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of two tall glasses, if desired. Divide the shake between glasses.chocolate syrup
- Serve and garnish: Top with whipped cream, green sugar or sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!whipped cream, green decorator sugar and/or sprinkles, maraschino cherries
Notes
- Use mint extract—not peppermint—for that classic Shamrock Shake flavor.
- Premium ice cream = better texture. Avoid light or low-fat versions.
- For a chocolate mint version, blend in 1–2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
- Best enjoyed immediately, but you can freeze the blended shake for up to 1 hour and re-blend before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Sugar: 30g