Rich and creamy, this homemade shamrock shake is made with real ice cream and a touch of mint flavor. This McDonald's copycat recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day you crave something sweet.
Add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring to a blender and blend until smooth– about 30 seconds.
16 ounces vanilla ice cream, 1 cup whole milk, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon green gel food coloring
Pour between two large glasses and top with your favorite toppings.
Optional Toppings: Whipped Cream
Notes
Nutritional information does not include additional toppings.For a dairy-free version, swap the ice cream and milk for non-dairy options. It is just as wonderful!Kick it up a notch by blending in ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips for mint chocolate chip shake!Add a shot of Creme de Menthe or Bailey’s Irish Cream for a fun adult versionUse any classic vanilla or vanilla bean ice cream.Adjust the thickness by adding more or less milk to reach your desired consistency.