Homemade Shamrock Shake Copycat

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Now you don’t have to wait for the once-a-year iconic shake at your local restaurant. Make a shamrock shake at home any time of year with this simple delicious recipe! Grab this amazing mint milkshake recipe below!

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Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe

Every year around March, Mcdonald’s brings back the iconic minty green shake that fans look forward to treating themselves to. The Shamrock Shake – one of the most anticipated seasonal drinks that has been tantalizing taste buds since 1970.

A vanilla ice cream and milk base are finished off with mint extract and green food coloring. Drizzled chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream, green sugar, and a maraschino cherry.

This delicious copycat recipe is super easy to make at home, so you can enjoy this classic shake anytime you like.

Too busy to make this right away? Pin this post to your favorite board on Pinterest for when you’re ready!

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  • Blender or Ninja
  • Glass

Ingredients

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  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Milk
  • Mint extract
  • Green food coloring
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Green sanding sugar
  • Maraschino cherry (optional)

How to Make a Delicious Shamrock Shake

1. Add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring to a blender or Ninja bottle, and blend until creamy.

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2. Drizzle chocolate syrup into a glass, and pour the ice cream mixture in.

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3. Top with whipped cream, green sanding sugar, and a maraschino cherry.

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Tips & Tricks

  • Double or triple the ingredients to make more shakes!
  • Try mint chocolate chip ice cream instead of the vanilla ice cream and mint extract.
  • Make an adults-only version by adding 2-4 oz. of your favorite spirit, such as:
  • Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • Vodka
  • Bourbon
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More Fun for St Patrick’s Day

I hope you enjoy this easy homemade shamrock shake recipe. If so, please leave a star ★★★★★ rating and a comment below! Follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter for more delicious recipes!

shamrock shake recipe

Copycat Shamrock Shake

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Now you don’t have to wait for the once-a-year iconic shake at your local restaurant. Make a shamrock shake at home any time of year with this simple delicious recipe!
Servings: 1 8oz shake
Calories: 313kcal
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients
 

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ tsp mint extract
  • 4 drops green food coloring
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Green sanding sugar
  • Maraschino cherry optional

Equipment

  • Blender or Ninja
  • Glass

Instructions
 

  • Add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring to a blender or Ninja bottle, and blend until creamy.
  • Drizzle chocolate syrup into a glass, and pour the ice cream mixture in.
  • Top with whipped cream, green sanding sugar, and maraschino cherry. Then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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