Shamrock Shake Recipe (Copycat) (2024)

A tasty, easy and fun drink, this Shamrock Shake Recipe is the perfect copycat version. With minimal ingredients and only minutes to whip up, you will love this recipe.

I’m a sucker for a good Shamrock Shake, I just hate that McDonald’s only sells them around St. Patricks Day! I love it all year round, so we created a recipe where we can do that.

Obviously you already know that I love a good copycat recipe and I make as many as I can because I don’t want to have to travel, wait or spend all the money on something I’m craving.

This Shamrock Shake Recipe tastes just like the original if not better! I’m telling you, this is one dessert treat that you are going to want to try for sure, and that you will keep making all year long.

Mint is just one of those flavors that I can do all year round, I love it! It shouldn’t be just catered to certain times of the year, and I think that about a lot of flavors so I always break the mold.

When it comes to this recipe, it has always been a hit. My kids ask for it a lot and I will not say no to a good Shamrock Shake Recipe ever.

If you are a fan of this drink recipe then I highly encourage you to try my copycat version, easy to make at home with minimal ingredients and time, well worth it!

Some of my other favorite copycat drink recipes we have on our site include: Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea, Copycat Baja Blast and Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• With minimal ingredients and a few minutes, it is a breeze to throw together.
• This is super kid-friendly, so be prepared for them to ask for it all the time.
• Most of the ingredients you can find at home.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

Heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar
Vanilla ice cream
Whole milk
Peppermint or mint extract
Green food coloring
Maraschino cherries for garnish, optional
Sprinkles for garnish, optional

HOW TO MAKE A SHAMROCK SHAKE RECIPE, STEP BY STEP:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, with a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until you get stiff peaks. Set aside.
2. In a blender, add the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, green food coloring, and half of the whipped cream.
3. Blend until smooth. Taste, add more food coloring and extract as you feel necessary for color and flavor.
4. Blend again to combine if you added anything.
5. Pour the milkshake mixture into glasses.
6. Top with the remaining whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and sprinkles if using and serve immediately.

WHAT TYPE OF VANILLA ICE CREAM IS BEST TO USE?

You can use any of your favorite vanilla ice creams for this, we just use plain jane vanilla. But vanilla bean and New York will work fine. As well as any brand of ice cream as well.

WHAT DOES THE WHIPPED TOPPING DO IN THE SHAMROCK SHAKE?

This really adds a depth of flavor and creaminess that we cannot live without, it is something we do with a lot of our shakes and really makes them over the top.

Do not skip this step because it is integral to the texture and flavor of this recipe.

CAN I USE COOL WHIP?

If you do not want to make your own homemade whipped cream you can use store-bought, there shouldn’t be an issue, the flavor may taste a little different but it will work nonetheless.

WHAT EXTRACT IS BETTER – MINT OR PEPPERMINT?

They are very similar in flavor, so that is why I say that you can use either or. We have tried it with both the extracts and like both flavors in there, so try one and see if you like it over the other.

HOW TO STORE:

This is best when it is first made as it is ice cream and melts, but if you want to make some extra you can put it in a freezer bag where it should keep for around a week.

When you are ready to have another Shamrock Shake Recipe then just remove to the refrigerator until it is pourable.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• Add more or less extract to your liking.
• Gel or liquid food coloring can be used.
• Use as much food coloring as you’d like to reach your desired color.
• Double this recipe to serve more people.
• Any vanilla ice cream will work for this.
• You can use store-bought whipped cream if you do not want to make your own.

Looking for that fun, easy and perfect restaurant copycat recipe? Then you absolutely must make this Shamrock Shake Recipe, you will fall in love!

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Dirty Irishman
• Oreo Milkshake
• Baileys Chocolate Milkshake
• Wendy’s Frosty

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, 2022