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a green colored shamrock shake with whipped topping and cheery on top in a decorative glass.
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5 from 6 votes

Shamrock Shake For One

This Shamrock Shake is a creamy, mint-flavored milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, milk, and mint extract. Topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and sprinkles, it’s a fun homemade version of the seasonal favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: ice cream, milkshake, shamrock shake
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract (Start with ½ teaspoon of mint extract. It’s strong, so add more only if needed.)
  • 10 drops green food coloring

Optional Ingredients

  • whipped cream
  • a maraschino cherry
  • green sprinkles
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Instructions

  • Add ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a tall glass. Finish with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

  • Use Good Ice Cream: A creamy, high-quality ice cream makes the best shake.
  • Make More if Needed: This recipe scales easily—just double or triple the ingredients.
  • Add Some Crunch: Blend in crushed Oreo cookies for a texture similar to McDonald's Shamrock McFlurry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 391mg

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