Creamy Shamrock Shake Recipe Easy Refreshing Minty Bliss Drink
A quick and easy creamy minty shake blending vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and peppermint extract for a refreshing treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a cool, minty indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (preferably full-fat)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- a few drops green food coloring (optional)
- whipped cream (for topping)
- maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (optional, for extra creamy texture)
Instructions
- Take vanilla ice cream out of the freezer to soften slightly (about 5 minutes). Measure milk and peppermint extract.
- In a blender, combine 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
- Optionally add 1/4 cup cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
- Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and silky. If too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again.
- Taste and adjust peppermint extract or thickness as desired.
- Pour into tall glasses, top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for best creaminess. Let ice cream soften before blending to protect blender motor. Add peppermint extract gradually to avoid overpowering mint flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk ice cream and almond or oat milk, and use dairy-free whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Shamrock Shake, mint shake, creamy shake, St. Patrick's Day drink, minty drink, vanilla ice cream shake, refreshing beverage