Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake is The Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Treat
McDonald's Shamrock Shake
Every year around the middle of February, McDonald's brings back the delicious Shamrock Shake. It's only available until St. Paddy's Day, and then it's gone until the next year. My whole family loves this shake, and I have tried many copycat versions before so I had enough information to finally come up with my own recipe.
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After so many tests, I finally landed on the perfect at-home version of McDonald's iconic seasonal treat. The color is just about the same as the original. What's more, the family thinks this one tastes just like the McDonald's Shamrock Shake! The best part is, that we can enjoy this luscious, minty shake anytime during the year, at a fraction of the cost of what we pay at the Golden Arches. Get ready to don your best green, whip one up and have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day!
What is a Shamrock Shake?
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is a thick milkshake made with creamy vanilla soft serve blended with Shamrock Shake syrup and topped with delicious whipped topping.
When Do Shamrock Shakes Come Out in 2024?
February 5 was the Shamrock Shake's official return date at McDonald's for 2024.
How Many Calories in a McDonald's Shamrock Shake?
There's about 460 calories in a small, 560 calories in a medium and 800 calories in a large shake.
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Ingredient You Need to Make a McDonald's Shamrock Shake
Vanilla ice cream
Half-and-half or whole milk
Vanilla extract
Peppermint extract
Green food coloring
Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake Recipe
Ingredients
2? cups vanilla ice cream
? cup half and half or whole milk, add more if needed for pourable consistency. It should be thick though
? tsp vanilla extract
? - ? tsp peppermint extract, mint extract won't work for this recipe
5 to 8 drops green food coloring, start with 5
Combine all ingredients except toppings in a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds.
Stop, use a spatula to scrape down sides if necessary. Blend again for just a few seconds.
Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish. Enjoy the minty yumminess!
