Shamrock Mint Milkshake (Printable)
A creamy, mint-flavored green milkshake with a smooth texture and cool taste.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, optional to taste
→ Color
05 - 3-4 drops green food coloring
→ Optional Toppings
06 - Whipped cream for topping
07 - Green sprinkles or maraschino cherry for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Place vanilla ice cream, whole milk, mint extract, sugar if using, and green food coloring into blender canister.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Stop to taste and adjust mint extract or sugar as desired.
03 - Pour the blended milkshake evenly into two tall glasses.
04 - Top each glass with whipped cream and add green sprinkles or a maraschino cherry if desired.
05 - Place a straw in each glass and serve while cold for best texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally five minutes flat
- The mint flavor is refreshingly real, not artificial tasting
- You can easily adjust the thickness to your exact preference
02 -
- Less milk makes a thicker shake, more milk makes it thinner
- Peppermint extract is much stronger, so use only one quarter teaspoon if substituting
- These separate quickly if left sitting, so serve right away
03 -
- Start with less food coloring than you think you need
- The shake tastes best when the blender is barely stopped before serving