What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with a homemade Shamrock Shake? Let’s be real, these shakes are the best thing on the McDonald’s menu and they’re perfect to make at home today (and honestly every day). Mint and vanilla make a divine flavor combination, and of course you’ve got to top with some homemade whipped cream and a maraschino cherry! Happy St. Patty’s!
Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 1.5 qt vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 tsp mint extract Make sure it's mint extract, NOT peppermint extract!
- 15-20 drops green gel food coloring
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- green dusting sugar, for garnish
- maraschino cherry, for garnish
- fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- First, make the whipped cream. To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the heavy whipping cream and whisk on high speed. As it starts to thicken, slowly stream in the granulated sugar, followed by the vanilla. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form, and set aside. It will only be sitting for a few minutes while you make the milkshake.
- To make the milkshakes, add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring to a large blender. If you don't have a large enough blender, split it up between two. Blend together until thick and smooth, and add any food coloring you need to adjust the color.
- Once done, pour into serving glasses, and either pipe or spoon the whipped cream over top, and garnish with dusting sugar, cherry, and mint sprig.
- Enjoy!
