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

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
- 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.
- Pour the shake into a serving glass and top with the whipped cream, mint chocolate shavings, and sprinkles.
- Enjoy!
