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Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

Every March, McDonald’s brings back their iconic shamrock shake! With this recipe, you can create a copycat version to enjoy at home all year long (with or without the bright green hue)!

Tasty Team
March 14, 2023
Total Time

25 minutes

25 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
Total Time

25 minutes

25 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Ingredients

for 1 serving

  • 3 cups homestyle vanilla ice cream (420 g)
  • ¼ cup whole milk (60 mL)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (60 mL)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure mint extract, NOT peppermint extract
  • 3 drops green food coloring, plus more as needed

For Topping

  • whipped cream
  • shaved mint chocolate bar
  • sprinkles

Preparation

  1. Add the ice cream, milk, and cream to a blender. Blend on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until smooth, then add the mint extract and green food coloring and blend until evenly incorporated and the shake is creamy, about 1 minute more.
  2. Pour the shake into a serving glass and top with the whipped cream, mint chocolate shavings, and sprinkles.
  3. Enjoy!
Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake