Similar to McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, this Shamrock milkshake version is not as thick, lighter in texture and flavor intensity. It is very refreshing and enjoyable and you won’t have to suck with all you might to get some through the straw to enjoy this minty St Patrick’s Day beverage.
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Simply blend all of the ingredients together and pour into glasses. Pop them into the freezer until nearly frozen, but still soft enough to stir with a spoon. So good!
In 2008, McDonald’s Canada brought back the Shamrock Shake for a limited time only starting on February 26. At that time, it had not been available in Canada for five years
(source: Wikipedia)
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup half and half (or just use milk)
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint)
- 8 drops green food coloring
DIRECTIONS
- Mix all ingredients on high speed until smooth.
- Stop blender, stir and blend again, if necessary, to combine
Below is another recipe I found and want to try. Sounds like it might be thicker:
Shamrock Shake
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream, slightly thawed
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1/8 teaspoon mint extract
- 4 or 5 drops green food coloring
How to rim a glass with sugar
If you want to make the milkshake look extra special pour it into a glass rimmed with colored sugar.
You’ll need to wet the lip of the glass with a liquid so the sugar has something to adhere to. Don’t go too far down the glass; about ¼” is perfect. Use water or another liquid like apple or grape juice.
Once you’ve wet the rim of your glass, set it upside-down in a shallow bowl or dish containing the dry ingredient. Make sure there’s enough to coat the entire rim of the glass. Wiggle the glass to cover the wet part of the glass completely. Turn the glass right-side up and pour in your milkshake. Be careful when filling the glass so you don’t get the shake hit the rimmed sugar.
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Chocolate Dipped Buttery Shamrock Cookies
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We make milkshakes at our house all the time like these, but yours are gorgeous! Love the green sprinkles on the side of the cup.
Hi,I was directed here by Jan at snippetygibbet.blogspot.com….
You have a lovely family. And those finger print cookies look YUMMY!! and this Shamrock shake looks mouthwateringly scrumptuous.
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Looks yummy. I like the green sugar around the glass, so fun.
Man those sounds yummy! Wish I had some mint, I would whip one up for myself.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Tara
Vanilla Ice Cream is always my favorite flavor. Your shamrock is a new way to indulge in my favorite once again. Thanks!
Can you believe I have never had a shamrock shake? Yours looks delicious. McDonald won't serve one that looks that good.
Oh yummm! I absolutely love shakes, frappacinos, frozen smoothies, etc! Will need to try these ones!
Blessings & Aloha!
(and love the shamrock green "stashes" too cute!:o)
That does look good…and who doesn't like mint!
I do so love shamrock shakes. I love the photos, too, of the kids with the green mustaches.