St. Patrick's Day Drink Recipe: DIY Shamrock Shake

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday March 13, 2012

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Ah, St. Patrick's Day, the holiday devoted to drinking beer, wearing green and of course, the limited time Shamrock Shake at McDonald's! Now, why should the Shamrock Shake be only available seasonally? I'm all about the minty green anytime of the year! Which is why, I devised a delicious DIY version for myself so I can enjoy this beverage anytime I want!

If you want to make one for yourself or perhaps a few lucky others, simply follow the instructions. Now, here's the very best part of this recipe, you can make this for the kids or throw in a little bit of vanilla vodka (can you say yum?!) for a more adult themed shake!

Here what you'll need:

Blender
Vanilla Ice Cream
Peppermint Extract
Green Food Colouring
Milk
Chocolate Syrup
Vanilla Vodka - optional (p.s. I found whipped cream flavored vodka too which I thought would be delicious- have you guys tried or heard of this before?)

Pour the ice cream and about 1/8- 1/4 cup of milk into the blender. Add about 1 tbsp of chocolate syrup, not too strong, you just want a hint!

Add a few drops of peppermint extract. Extract is strong, so be careful not to overwhelm your shake! Put in some of the green food colouring. You'll probably need about 6 drops.

If you're looking for a more adult shake, add in about a shot of vanilla vodka. Or, if you don't have this on hand you can use plain vodka and some vanilla extract.

Blend together, pour in glass, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and voila, a shamerock shake all ready for St.Patty's!

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22 Comments

	on March 19, 2012 Loyalt 3,381 said: I Must try this!
	on March 19, 2012 shuey 2,784 said: I made the Shamrock Shake yesterday. It was delicious. Everyone loved it~ I hate to think of the calories though. I made enough for 6 drinks and ended up using a whole box of vanilla ice cream. It was so worth it though~ I plan on working some of the calories off today. Cupcakes will have to wait till next weekend. Thanks again for the great recipe!
	on March 19, 2012 Shuey said: I made the Shamrock Shake yesterday. It was delicious. Everyone loved it~ I hate to think of the calories though. I made enough for 6 drinks and ended up using a whole box of vanilla ice cream. It was so worth it though~ I plan on working some of the calories off today. Cupcakes will have to wait till next weekend. Thanks again for the great recipe!
	on March 18, 2012 sixx 605 said: I cant wait to try this!!! Its looks sooo good. Also i have heard of the whipped cream vodka before,we used to serve it at a bar i worked and it was one of the top selling flavored vodkas we served and it is delicious!
	on March 18, 2012 frose 994 said: great now i want one
	on March 17, 2012 bdeyell86 2,033 said: That looks so good, can't wait to try it.
	on March 15, 2012 amyknows 2,352 said: This looks like a fabulous Saturday morning breakfast. hahaha :)
	on March 15, 2012 chinook92 3,675 said: This looks soooo yummy! I'd try this both with and without the Vodka, but yeah, definitely would love the vodka in it! What a fun drink!
	on March 14, 2012 LisaDrew 2,288 said: Mmmmmm...I can't wait to try this!
	on March 14, 2012 Hot Cuppa 922 said: Whipped cream flavoured vodka!?? Hadn't heard of this delicious idea before now. I also like Bren581 suggestion of adding green Creme de Menthe.