Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake (Print version)
Enjoy a creamy minty shake with vanilla, peppermint, and a touch of green for a refreshing treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Ice Cream Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream, preferably full-fat
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk for lighter consistency
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Color
05 - 4-6 drops green food coloring
→ Optional Toppings
06 - Whipped cream
07 - Maraschino cherries
08 - Green sprinkles
# Method:
01 - Add vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to blender canister.
02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional milk in small increments if thinner consistency is preferred.
03 - Taste mixture and modify peppermint extract or food coloring as needed to achieve desired flavor intensity and color.
04 - Divide evenly between two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles if using. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Takes literally five minutes from start to that first sip
- Tastes exactly like the drive thru version but you can make them anytime, not just in March
- The color is ridiculously fun and kids go absolutely wild for them
02 -
- The spinach trick sounds weird but it actually works for natural color if you are trying to avoid artificial dye
- Peppermint extract is way stronger than you think so measure with a steady hand
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving
- Double the recipe because these disappear faster than you expect