Shamrock Shake Recipe

shamrock shake recipe

Shamrock Shake

shamrock shake recipe

This shamrock shake recipe is a copy of the McDonald’s favorite! It’s a mix of ice cream, milk and mint, all blended to creamy perfection.

Prep: 5min

Total: 6min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 330 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 32 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 10 drops green food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
  • whipped cream, sprinkles and maraschino cherries for serving

Instruction:

  1. Place the ice cream, milk, food coloring and mint extract in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles and cherries, then serve.

Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

shamrock shake recipe

Want to replicate the festively green Shamrock Shake at home? This Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake can be had any time of year, for an unlimited time only.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 335 Calories, Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 73 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 3 g

Ingredients:

  • 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/4 c. each)
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 6 drops green food coloring
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Maraschino cherry, for topping

Instruction:

  1. In a blender, mix vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and food coloring until completely smooth, then pour into a glass.
  2. Top with whipped cream and a cherry before serving.

Shamrock Shake Recipe: How to Make a Homemade McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

FAQ

What is the Shamrock Shake made of?

According to the McDonald’s website, the Shamrock shake consists of three parts: vanilla reduced fat ice cream, Shamrock Shake syrup, and whipped light cream.

What does McDonald’s put in their shamrock shakes?

Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Glycerin, Contains 2% Or Less: Natural Flavor, Xantham Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Yellow 5, Blue 1.

Is Shamrock Shake just mint?

Initially, the shake was lemon/lime flavored with vanilla ice cream, lemon/lime sherbet, and vanilla syrup. By 1973, the shake was merely a green colored vanilla shake, eliminating the lemon/lime sherbet. It is now mint flavored.

What is the real flavor of Shamrock Shake?

Shamrock Shakes are the iconic mint flavored milkshake sold at McDonald’s leading up to St. Patrick’s Day every year. When it first debuted it was lemon lime flavored and made with green sherbet. It has transformed into the delicious shake made with vanilla ice cream and mint flavoring we love today.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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