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Bailey

Shamrock Shake

This copycat Mcdonald's shamrock shake recipe is creamy, minty, and perfect for St Patrick's Day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 313
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 drops green food coloring
  • ¼ teaspoon mint extract pure mint, not peppermint
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • green sanding sugar for serving
  • whipped cream for serving
  • maraschino cherries garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine ice cream, vanilla, green food coloring, mint extract, and milk in a blender until smooth.
  2. Pour into 4 cups. Top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and green sugar or sprinkles.