Shamrock Shake
Indulge in the creamy, minty delight of a homemade Shamrock Shake! This festive green treat is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or simply brightening your day. With its refreshing mint flavor and velvety texture, this shake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare with just a few ingredients, you can customize it with fun toppings for an extra touch of whimsy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon pure mint extract
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the shake; adjust mint flavor if desired by adding more extract.
- Pour into tall glasses generously.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy with friends!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg