Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake (Printable)
A creamy, minty shamrock shake blending vanilla ice cream, peppermint, and green hues for a refreshing delight.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Ice Cream Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream, full-fat preferred
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk for lighter version
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Color
05 - 4–6 drops green food coloring
→ Optional Toppings
06 - Whipped cream
07 - Maraschino cherries
08 - Green sprinkles
# How To Make It:
01 - Add vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-60 seconds. Add additional milk if thinner consistency is preferred.
03 - Test flavor and adjust peppermint extract or food coloring as desired. Peppermint extract is potent, so add gradually.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles if using. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The peppermint flavor is refreshing without tasting like toothpaste
- Way more affordable than hitting the drive through and completely customizable
02 -
- Peppermint extract is incredibly potent so starting with 1/2 teaspoon is non negotiable
- Blending too long can make the shake thin and watery so stop as soon as everything is combined
03 -
- If you only have peppermint oil reduce the amount to 1/4 teaspoon since it is much stronger
- Making these ahead? Blend everything except the food coloring then add and give a quick stir before serving