Shamrock Shakes
March 15, 2012 | Print | E-mail | Filed under ice cream
I’m not normally a huge fan of mint, but every spring when the Shamrock Shake advertisements begin flooding in, I find myself craving one. Fortunately, they are incredibly easy to whip up at home! I’ve provided a link to my homemade vanilla bean ice cream recipe in the ingredients list, but you can certainly substitute store-bought if you don’t want to make your own. I adapted my recipe from Michelle’s Homemade Shamrock Shakes since I think she found the perfect thickness for these shakes, and because the minty flavor isn’t at all overpowering, which is important for someone who doesn’t really love mint. I also enjoy changing things up and making chocolate Shamrock Shakes, simply by adding in a bit of chocolate syrup…a trick I learned from a friend and fellow Shamrock Shake addict last year. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this tasty treat. Have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day this weekend!
Slightly adapted from here. Makes 2 shakes.
- 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk (I used 2%)
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring, if desired
In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Divide between two glasses, and enjoy!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Yum! We’ve decided to stay in for St P’s Day and make some (homemade) pizza. These Shamrock shakes look like a tempting addition to our night-in menu . . .
March 15th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Wow, my boys would love these! What a pretty mint color, too.
March 15th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
YUM! What a great homemade alternative to the McDonald’s version. I love the color of yours. Your picture is lovely!!
March 15th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Interesting – I’ve never used anything like that amount of ice cream to make a milkshake. It’s usually (much) more milk than ice cream, and lightens the calories too. For sure that’s how Mickey D’s gets them so thick though.
March 15th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
I’m pretty sure I’m the only human in the US that has never had a Shamrock Shake. It does look tempting though
March 16th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Oh my gosh, you’re my hero! I absolutely love these milkshakes, and I’ve been looking for a way to make my own. Thanks for posting this!
March 16th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
I don’t really like mint either but if you say it’s good I guess I’ll hav to try it
March 16th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
I’m going to have to make my own shamrock shakes now! I’ve been sorely disappointed by them the past few years…ever since they switched them to the “thicker” McCafe version. Yuck.
March 16th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
I could live on Shamrock Shakes! I haven’t had the version from McDonald’s in forever, simply because I know it’s so calorie-laden. I’m trying your version, for sure!
March 16th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
great home-made alternative to that yucky stuff at mcd’s… i just had one there recently and they changed their ‘formula’ definitely not what i remembered as a kid.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
I have been tempted to stop for a Shamrock Shake about 10,000 times this month – love that I can make them at home!
March 21st, 2012 at 9:07 am
Oh man, Shamrock Shakes. Such a dangerous time of year.