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Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake mint milkshake with whipped cream

Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake

A copycat of McDonald's Shamrock Shake - a thick, creamy mint milkshake with that classic green color and whipped cream topping. Just 4 ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 drops green food coloring optional
  • whipped cream for topping

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring to a blender.
  2. Blend until thick and smooth, adding a little more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Pour into two chilled glasses.
  4. Top with whipped cream and serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

Use real vanilla ice cream and pure peppermint extract - a little goes a long way. Add green food coloring for the iconic look, or leave it out.