Description
Creamy St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shake blends minty freshness with classic milkshake charm. Emerald green and delightfully smooth, this festive treat brings Irish spirit right to your glass.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk (whole or dairy-free)
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a powerful blender for optimal mixing consistency.
- Add chilled vanilla ice cream, cold milk, and peppermint extract into the blender container.
- Incorporate green food coloring to achieve a vibrant shamrock-inspired hue.
- Blend at medium speed for 30-45 seconds until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Pause and taste the shake, adjusting sweetness with additional sugar or peppermint extract if needed.
- Pulse briefly to integrate any last-minute adjustments.
- Select tall, chilled glasses for serving to maintain temperature.
- Carefully pour the blended shake, filling glasses approximately three-quarters full.
- Crown each shake with a generous dollop of fluffy whipped cream.
- Sprinkle festive green sugar crystals or edible glitter on top for decoration.
- Insert decorative straws at a slight angle for easy sipping.
- Serve immediately to preserve the shake’s creamy texture and frosty temperature.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by gradually adding sugar or peppermint extract, tasting as you go to achieve your perfect flavor profile.
- Boost the green color naturally by using matcha powder or spinach for a healthier alternative to artificial food coloring.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting regular ice cream with coconut or almond milk-based frozen desserts, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive treat.
- Elevate the presentation by rimming the glass with crushed green candy or sprinkles for an extra festive touch that adds both visual appeal and a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 70 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg