Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
For a most decadent milk shake that can and should be enjoyed year round, you must check this one out. Everyone loves this version of the ever popular green shake we see every March. Here’s a Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. It’s Minty delicious in every sip, enjoy!
Every year around the end of February to the beginning of March, McDonald’s celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by putting back on their menu the ever popular Shamrock Shake.
My son and I always and I mean always used to go a few times during the month of March to get one for each of us.
It’s so delectable! If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, you are sure to love this thick and creamy Shamrock Shake.
The reason why I started to make a copycat version is because we both didn’t want to wait a whole year to enjoy one of our favorite minty shake.
Well, it was time to get to work.
After talking to one of the nice cashiers at our local McDonald’s, I asked her if she knew what was in a Shamrock Shake. She was so sweet and told me what she knew to be in one of those luscious, minty thick shakes.
I jotted it down quickly and I was off.
Off to try and create my own version of my son Josh’s and my favorite minty thick shake.
After a few tries, we had a winner! When my version was ready to be taste tested, my son told me it tastes “fantastic” and he thought it tasted just the Shamrock Shake he had at McDonald’s.
That’s exactly what I was hoping for.
Now, this delicious shake does not have to be made just around St. Patrick’s Day. We make it year round.
Think of how refreshing it will be to sit outside in the warmer weather and sip away on this gem of a shake. So, here is my Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake recipe. I hope you give it a try. It really tastes pretty close to an original and is totally delicious.
Just a note, last year I shared on my blog my version of the Shamrock Shake the “guilt free” way. Don’t get me wrong, it’s totally delightful and really satisfying for a guilt free shake. It also looks very similar to this shake since I made the green color practically the same. But, just by using low fat ice cream or frozen yogurt and low fat milk, it cut the calories and fat quite a bit.
So, when watching your diet, check it out and you can still enjoy a mint thick shake. Here’s the link for another time. This time around, live it up and enjoy every last sip of this Shamrock Shake, it’s worth it!
Here’s the guilt free link Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake – The Guilt Free Way!
Enjoy them both! 
Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
Yields: 1 large or 2 small shakes
What Are The Ingredients That Go Into This Luscious Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake?
At A Glance, Here Are The Ingredients:
- vanilla ice cream
- half and half or whole milk will work too, more if needed
- vanilla extract
- peppermint extract
- green food coloring, start with 5 drops
- aerosol whipped cream
- green sprinkles, this is optional, but you can save them for Easter
- drizzled chocolate syrup and crunched up Oreos, this is what makes it like the McFlurry, or leave out and keep it like the original Shamrock Shake
- maraschino cherry for top, this is optional
- full printable recipe with amounts below in recipe box
Here Are The Simple Three Steps To Make A Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
Simple 123 Directions:
- Combine all ingredients except toppings in a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds.
- Stop, use a spatula to scrape down sides if necessary. Blend again for just a few seconds.
- Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish. That’s it!
Enjoy the deliciousness!
You have to see this recipe that my dear friend Regina shared. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day but we make it all year round. Easy recipe too. My family’s favorite!
Irish Soda Bread
Love this shake so much! 
Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk, more if needed
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 5 to 8 drops green food coloring, start with 5
- whipped topping or whipped cream
- green sprinkles/jimmies, you can save to use for Easter
- drizzled chocolate syrup and crunched up Oreos, this is what makes it like the McFlurry, or leave out and keep it like the original Shamrock Shake
- 1 or 2 maraschino cherry for top
Instructions
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1.Combine all ingredients except toppings in a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds.
2.Stop, use a spatula to scrape down sides if necessary. Blend again for just a few seconds.
3.Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish. That’s it! Enjoy!!
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