McDonald's Shamrock Shake (Copycat Recipe)

Two green Shamrock Shakes topped with whipped cream, cherries and sprinkles on a white background with a striped towel in the background.

5 from 9 votes

McDonald's Shamrock Shake (Copycat Recipe)

Now you can enjoy a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake anytime of the year with this easy-to-make minty milkshake recipe. It has the same delicious mint flavor and green color as the original.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Beverages, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: milkshakes

Calories: 433kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups vanilla ice cream
¾ cup whole milk (more or less if a thicker or thinner shake is desired)
½ teaspoon mint extract (increase by 1/4 teaspoon fo extra mint flavor)
green gel food coloring
whipped cream (garnish)
maraschino cherries (garnish)
green sprinkles for decoration (optional garnish)

Instructions

Add the ice cream, milk, mint extract and a few drops of the green gel food coloring to the canister of a blender and process until smooth and creamy.
2 ¾ cups vanilla ice cream, ¾ cup whole milk, ½ teaspoon mint extract, green gel food coloring
Pour the blended milkshake into 2 tall glasses.
Garnish each milkshake with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry and green sprinkles.
whipped cream, maraschino cherries, green sprinkles for decoration

Notes

Tips and Techniques

Whole or 2% milk works best in this recipe.
Chill your glasses in the freezer for several minutes before serving to keep your milkshake extra cool.
Store leftover milkshake tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary. It does not include the whipped cream, cherries or sprinkles as these may be omitted or vary greatly in amounts used.

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