Shamrock Shake
Shamrock Shake is the easiest way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Just blend ice cream, milk, and mint extract for a creamy, minty delight, then pile on the whipped cream.
Servings: 2 drinks
Cost: $4.89
Equipment
- Large blender high-powered, see note 1
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream packed; this is about half of a 1.4-liter container
- 1 cup milk I like whole milk
- 1/2 up to 1 full teaspoon pure mint extract see note 2
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring optional, for green coloring
- Whipped topping optional, for topping
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, combine the ice cream, milk, mint extract, salt, and a few drops of green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy. Don’t over-blend, or the shake will become too thin! Add more mint extract if you want a stronger mint flavor.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Note 1: A high-powered blender (like Blendtec® or Vitamix®) works best. Standard blenders may struggle with thick ice cream.
Note 2: Different brands vary in intensity. Start with ½ teaspoon and add more if needed. Use pure mint extract (not imitation) and avoid peppermint extract—it has a different flavor.
Storage: Shamrock Shakes are best enjoyed immediately. If needed, you can freeze them for a short time, but the texture may change.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 0.2mg