Indulge in a Shamrock Shake
Treat yourself to a deliciously creamy Shamrock Shake, bursting with refreshing mint flavor and a vibrant green hue. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful drink combines high-quality vanilla ice cream and milk to create a rich, smooth base, topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries for that extra touch of decadence. Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or just because, this shake will bring a festive spirit to your day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- 3–4 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter.
- In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, and mint extract. Blend until smooth.
- Add green food coloring and blend again until mixed thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust mint flavor if desired.
- Pour into tall glasses, top generously with whipped cream, and add maraschino cherries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 70g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg