Shamrock Shake

Enjoy a minty springtime favorite all year long with this copycat Shamrock Shake recipe!

What Is a Shamrock Shake?

The Shamrock Shake is a seasonal dessert that is famously sold at McDonald's during March to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Introduced in 1970, the shake originally had a lemon-lime flavor. It is still vibrant green, but it is mint-flavored these days.

Shamrock Shake Ingredients

These are the six simple ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated copycat Shamrock shake recipe:

• Ice cream and milk: Like many milkshakes, this Shamrock Shake starts with vanilla ice cream and milk.
• Mint extract: Mint extract gives the shake its signature minty freshness. It packs a powerful punch, so use the extract sparingly.
• Food coloring: About nine drops of green food coloring will dye your milkshake a gorgeous emerald hue.
• Chocolate syrup: Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for an impressive presentation.
• Whipped cream: Top the Shamrock Shake with store-bought or homemade whipped cream.
• Decorating sugar: A sprinkle of green decorating sugar is the perfect finishing touch.

How to Make Shamrock Shakes

Making a Shamrock Shake at home is as easy as 1-2-3. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect.

1. Blend the ice cream, milk, extract, and food coloring in a blender.
2. Drizzle inside of the glass with chocolate syrup.
3. Pour the shake into the glass, then top with whipped cream and sugar.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This is perfect with my homemade ice cream and I intend on making it for many upcoming events," says Ian Miller. "I found that if I use my homemade mint ice cream, it was one of the most delicious desserts I've ever consumed."

"To make it more of an adult beverage, I only put in a cup of milk and ¼ of Baileys," says sab1HI. "Everyone loved it. Will definitely make it again!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams