Why wait until St. Patrick’s Day when you can make this homemade creamy, minty McDonald’s Shamrock Shake any time?
Shortcuts and copycat recipes are our faves! This easy copycat shake is made with just 4 ingredients, so everyone can be lucky as a leprechaun in just minutes! They are a fun party cocktail and have a deliciously minty flavor.
McDonald’s Copycat Shamrock Shake
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McDonald’s Copycat Shamrock Shake!
- Limited release by McDonald’s only in March, Shamrock Shakes are famous for their unmistakably minty flavor and bright green color.
- Make these fun shakes at home for pennies on the dollar and in only one step. Making Shamrock shakes are a fun party or sleepover activity, too!
- Add as much or little of the ingredients as you like or switch some out to make a signature shake.
What’s in a Shamrock Shake?
The best-tasting shakes are made with the best ingredients! Full-fat ice cream, dairy, and whipped cream guarantee the lightest, fluffiest, and most delicious results! Peppermint extract is the key ingredient here, use as much or as little as desired. Spearmint extract can be used, but it’s not as strong as full peppermint.
VANILLA ICE CREAM Vanilla ice cream makes the base for Shamrock Shakes. For an extra minty version, switch it out for mint chocolate chip and top with chocolate sprinkles!
HALF AND HALF This keeps the shake nice and creamy without making it too thick. Whole milk will work, but the shakes will be a little thinner.
WHIPPED CREAM Even though this step is optional, a shake isn’t really a shake without a big dollop of whipped cream on top!
TOPPINGS Sprinkles, chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or colored sugar makes Shamrock Shakes special! Set out bowls and let everyone customize their shake!
How to Make a Shamrock Shake
This dessert is so easy to toss together.
- Add all ingredients to the blender (as per the recipe below).
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses, and top with optional whipped cream.
- Don’t forget the fun straws!
Tips for the Perfect Milkshake
Chill the blender before using. Add a few drops of green food coloring or gel for an extra bright green shake!
Calories, what calories? Make ‘adult’ versions by pouring the shake mixture into martini glasses and adding a shot of vodka or Bailey’s Irish Cream. Garnish with green sprinkles and serve with a straw cut in half and it won’t be too long before everyone wants a refill.
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McDonald's Copycat Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup half and half
- 5 drops mint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ice cream, half and half, mint extract and food coloring in a blender and puree for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour into glasses.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
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Casey says
Half and Half is commonly used in coffee in the states. It is half heavy cream and half whole milk.
Sharon says
What is half and half please. I’m Australian. This looks great so I would like to try it.