Shamrock Shake McDonald's Copycat Recipe
With this easy Shamrock Shake recipe, you no longer have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to enjoy this classic treat from McDonalds. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a blender and you will be able to make this mint flavored milkshake in just about five minutes! 
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What do I need to make the Shamrock Shake McDonald's Copycat Recipe?
This copycat McDonald's recipe comes together in about five minutes with just seven ingredients. Here is what you will need to make the Shamrock Shake:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Milk
- Mint extract (Make sure to use Mint extract, NOT Peppermint extract to create the same flavor as the McDonald's shake)
- Green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles
- Maraschino cherry
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How do I make the Shamrock Shake?
Step 1: Add ice cream and milk to the blender
Start off by adding the 2 cups of vanilla ice cream and ½ cup of milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Add in extract and food coloring
When the milk and ice cream are thoroughly blended, add in *½ teaspoon of mint extract and three drops of green food coloring. Blend until well combined. Add additional food coloring, one drop at a time, if needed to achieve desired color.
*If you enjoy a stronger mint flavor, add ¾ teaspoon of mint extract.
Step 3: Add garnishes, serve and enjoy!
Pour into glass or mug of your choice. Top with whipped cream, add some green sprinkles and top it with a maraschino cherry. Serve and enjoy!
Shamrock Shake McDonald's Copycat Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- *½ teaspoon mint extract (Make sure to use Mint extract, NOT Peppermint extract to create the same flavor as the McDonald's shake) If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, add ¾ teaspoon of the mint extract.
- 3 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream
- green sprinkles
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Add ice cream and milk to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Add mint and green food coloring to blender and blend until well combined. Add additional green food coloring, one drop at a time, if needed to achieve desired color.
- Pour into glass, add whipped cream, green sprinkles and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
