Creamy Shamrock Shake Milkshake Copycat Recipe
A quick and easy homemade version of the classic minty Shamrock Shake, creamy and refreshing with simple ingredients you can trust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A few drops green food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill your milkshake glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes before starting.
- In a blender, combine 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and a few drops of green food coloring.
- Pulse the mixture on medium speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy. Add a splash more milk if too thick and blend again.
- Taste and adjust peppermint extract or sugar as desired, blending briefly after adjustments.
- Pour the shake into chilled glasses immediately.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve right away with a thick straw or spoon. Refrigerate leftovers up to 1 hour and stir or re-blend before serving.
Notes
Use quality ice cream for best creaminess. Control peppermint extract carefully as it is potent. Chill ingredients and glasses for a thicker shake. Avoid over-blending to prevent melting ice cream. Natural colorings like matcha powder can replace food coloring. Refrigerate leftovers up to 1 hour and re-blend before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 32.5
- Fat: 16.5
- Protein: 5.5
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