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Shamrock Shake

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Reads: Shamrock Shake, Super Creamy. Image of green milkshake with whipped cream and chopped mint candies.
Reads: Shamrock Shake. Green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth.

A delicious, green, Shamrock shake is the perfect milkshake for St. Patrick’s Day! Made with mint chocolate chip ice cream, milk, and green food coloring, these delicious minty green milkshakes would also make a sweet treat for any day of the year.

Speaking of delicious mint chocolate drinks, be sure to try this easy 3-ingredient Grasshopper cocktail recipe!

Green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth.

Whenever February rolls around I start to get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and begin whipping up shamrock shakes as often as I can. They are so minty, creamy, and indulging – your family is going to just love them!

Plus, thanks to the green food coloring gel we use, they are the perfect shade of green to get you and the little ones in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. (Adults, feel free to kick it up a notch with this boozy shamrock shake recipe!)

If you are wondering how to make a shamrock shake, it is easy and requires only a few ingredients. We used a standard blender but a hand blender stick would work just as well to make your shamrock shake.

Reads: Shamrock Shake. Green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth.

This recipe makes enough for 1 (large) serving, but this recipe is easy to double or triple as necessary.

Ingredients

Half gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream, gallon of 2% milk, leaf green food coloring, and 3 Andes Mint candies on countertop
  • 3-4 large scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2-3 drops green gel food coloring (we used leaf green)
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Chopped chocolate mints for topping (or sprinkles!)

How to make shamrock shakes at home

Making copycat shamrock shakes at home is super simple. It’s basically the same as making a milkshake.

Mint chocolate chip ice cream in blender

First, add ice cream, milk, and food coloring to your favorite blender.

Bright green mint chocolate chip milkshake blended in blender

Cover and blend well.

Finished mint chocolate chip milkshake topped with whipped cream and chopped mint chocolate, in a glass with black and white paper straw


Then, pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream and chopped chocolate mints or sprinkles.

Bright green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth.

That is it! Enjoy!

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Bright green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth.

Shamrock Shake

A delicious, green, Shamrock shake is the perfect milkshake for St. Patrick's Day! Made with mint chocolate chip ice cream, milk, and green food coloring, these delicious minty green milkshakes would also make a sweet treat for any day of the year!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Jaclyn Shimmel
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Ingredients

  • 3-4 large scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2-3 drops green gel food coloring
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Chopped chocolate mints for topping, or sprinkles

Instructions

  • Add ice cream, milk, and food coloring to blender.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream and chopped chocolate mints or sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 469kcal

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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Bright green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth. Reads: Shamrock Shake

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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 02/15/2018
Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: Kid Friendly, St. Patrick's Day

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Comments

  1. BILL HOFF says

    03/02/2018 at 10:02 pm

    We are always looking for different treats to prepare the grandkids…and me!

    Reply
  2. MomHomeGuide says

    03/11/2018 at 10:34 pm

    Looks great! I need to make this shake for my daughters!

    Reply
  3. Debbie P says

    03/24/2018 at 7:10 pm

    I made this shake for my son and I and they were AWESOME! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  4. A_Boleyn says

    04/04/2018 at 1:20 pm

    No little ones to make this for but love the colours and flavours.

    Reply
  5. Merry Kuchle says

    05/16/2018 at 10:09 pm

    Minty chocolate? Yes please! This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  6. Sandra Shaffer says

    02/12/2021 at 8:52 pm

    Shamrock shakes were my favorite growing up as a kid. Now I can make a homemade version at home anytime!

    Reply
  7. Robin says

    02/13/2022 at 3:03 pm

    I made this, but for me I added a splash of Baileys. Yummy

    Reply
    • Jaclyn Shimmel says

      02/13/2022 at 3:37 pm

      I bet it was delish!!

      Reply
  8. Lyn says

    03/06/2022 at 11:02 pm

    It looks yummy

    Reply

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