McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycat

This Shamrock Shake is a McDonald’s Copycat recipe that tastes just like the real thing! A thick and sweet vanilla mint shake for St. Patrick’s Day!

Shamrock Shake

This Shamrock Shake recipe is a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! You know, I’ve never been a huge fan of McDonald’s food (except the hashbrowns – oh man, those are good) and I was ready to write them off forever after the discontinued orange Hi-C last summer. But there’s still one thing I can’t resist – the shakes!

I mean, they really are the best, thick and creamy and just sweet enough! Who could resist one of those delicious shakes topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry?

At least once I month I have to swing through the drive-thru to get one and I’m always excited for this time of year to roll around because it means the Shamrock Shake is back in town!

I used to look forward to this time of year when I was a kid because I loved these green shakes. It was like they took my favorite vanilla shake and added a splash of sweet mint.

What Does A Shamrock Shake Taste Like?

It’s a sweet mint flavored shake, not peppermint, and it’s made with vanilla ice cream to give it a little extra sweetness.

What’s In A Shamrock Shake?

This recipe is made with vanilla ice cream, whole milk, mint extract, green food coloring, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.

How To Make A Shamrock Shake:

Milkshakes are very easy to make at home, all you need to do it add ice cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring in a blender and blend until combined. Pour into two glasses and top with whipped cream and cherries.

If you’re not feeling like a classic Shamrock Shake, here are a few variations that you might enjoy:

Alcoholic: Swap out your milk with Bailey’s for a boozy take on this milkshake!

Chocolate: Do you love chocolate and mint together? Simply swap out vanilla ice cream for chocolate! You can leave out the green food coloring if you do this.

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More Great St. Patrick’s Day Recipes:

• Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
• Irish Fried Cabbage
• Irish Potato Candy