Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake (Print View)
A creamy, mint-flavored beverage with vanilla and a festive green color, topped with whipped cream.
# What You Need:
→ Base Ingredients
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream, preferably full-fat
02 - 1 cup whole milk, or 2% for lighter consistency
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 4-6 drops green food coloring
→ Optional Toppings
06 - Whipped cream
07 - Maraschino cherries
08 - Green sprinkles
# How to Make It:
01 - Place vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring into blender canister.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds. Add additional milk by tablespoon if thinner consistency desired.
03 - Taste shake mixture and add more peppermint extract in 1/8 teaspoon increments if stronger mint flavor preferred. Add additional food coloring drop by drop for more vibrant green hue.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two tall glasses, pouring carefully down sides to prevent splashing.
05 - Top each glass with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles if using. Serve immediately while thick and cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in five minutes flat when that sudden mint craving hits
- Tastes even better than the drive thru version and you control exactly what goes into it
02 -
- Never add peppermint extract directly from the bottle always measure carefully first
- A tiny handful of fresh spinach creates natural green color without any weird taste whatsoever
03 -
- If your shake seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until perfect
- Leftover whipped cream freezes beautifully in small portions for future shake emergencies