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I decided to make a copy cat recipe for McDonald’s Shamrock shake when I was planning for my St. Patrick’s day post. There isn’t much to a shake recipe, so it isn’t hard to figure out, but getting just the right amount to make the right shake consistency is key. I allowed some leeway to the peppermint extract. This way you can adjust the taste to your liking. If you aren’t a peppermint fan then leave out the extract and us a little vanilla extract in it’s place and still enjoy a festive looking milk shake for the holiday.
You can use whatever kind of milk you have, but a milk with a higher fat content will give a richer flavor. To finish off this copy cat shamrock shake you can top it with that whipped cream in a can. However, I prefer to make my own whipped cream and pipe it on. The stuff in the can has a lot of air in it and deflates after it sits for a few seconds.
PrintCopy Cat Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 3 cups of vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 1 1/2 cups milk (I used skim)
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 8 drops of green food coloring
- green sprinkles, if desired
- sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- Place the ingredients in the order listed above in a blender. Start out with the 1/4 tsp extract and taste after blending to see if you want a stronger mint flavor, if so add another 1/4 tsp extract.
- Blend in the blender until smooth. Pour mixture into 2 glasses and top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired. Makes 2 shakes.
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Make these for pre-St. Patrick’s Day and my family loved them!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Make these for pre-St. Patrick’s Day and my family loved them!! Thanks for the recipe!!
This looks wonderful!!
This looks wonderful!!
The ones at McDonalds no longer taste Minty, I’ll definitely be making this at home.
The ones at McDonalds no longer taste Minty, I’ll definitely be making this at home.
These are too much fun!
I haven’t had a shamrock shake yet, I’m tempted to make one now!
These are too much fun!
I haven’t had a shamrock shake yet, I’m tempted to make one now!