Classic Shamrock Shake: The Best Homemade Minty Treat
A delicious, homemade version of the classic Shamrock Shake, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or whenever you’re craving a minty treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring (to taste)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust mint extract or food coloring as desired.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Notes
- Add extra mint extract for a stronger flavor.
- Use dairy-free ice cream for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: classic shamrock shake, mint shake, homemade shake