Description
A creamy, minty shake with a festive green hue, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you’re craving a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6–8 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream for topping
- Green sprinkles or crushed mint candy (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
- In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the shake into your chilled glass.
- Top with whipped cream and green sprinkles or mint candy, if desired.
- Serve immediately with a straw or spoon.
Notes
- Start with a small amount of peppermint extract and add more to taste.
- For a thicker shake, reduce the milk or use slightly frozen ice cream scoops.
- Try adding chocolate chips or cookies for a fun twist.
- Freeze any leftovers in popsicle molds for minty frozen treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: shamrock shake, mint milkshake, st. patrick's day recipe, homemade shake, green shake