Description
A festive and creamy homemade Shamrock Shake flavored with vanilla ice cream and peppermint extract, perfectly blended and topped with optional whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for a refreshing St. Patrick’s Day treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add 1 cup vanilla ice cream, 0.5 cup whole milk, 0.5 teaspoon pure peppermint extract, and 2 drops green food coloring to create the base of the Shamrock Shake.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and your desired shade of green is achieved, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the shake into your preferred glass. For an extra special touch, top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry before serving. Enjoy your refreshing homemade Shamrock Shake!
Notes
- To achieve a thicker milkshake consistency, reduce the milk quantity to 1/3 cup instead of 0.5 cup.
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract to suit your taste preferences for stronger or milder flavor.
- Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
