This copycat Shamrock Shake recipe is minty milkshake perfection.

An easy combination of ice cream, milk, and mint extract will make a shake you can’t get enough of. Skip the Mcdonald’s drive-thru and enjoy this homemade treat all season long.

a shamrock shake in a glass with whipped cream on top

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Ingredients

Vanilla Ice Cream: This is the base for this recipe so choosing a good quality ice cream will make all the difference. For a healthy treat, trade in the ice cream for vanilla frozen yogurt.
Milk: Use whatever milk you have on hand. I recommend a more neutral milk (like dairy or oat) for the best flavor, but any will work just fine.
Mint Extract: This extract is quite strong so I recommend starting with the listed amount and then adding a few drops more to your desire.
Green Coloring: This is what makes a Shamrock Shake a Shamrock Shake! Add a few drops of green food coloring to get that classic St. Patrick’s Day color and treat.

Variation: To make a mint chocolate chip milkshake, try using mint chocolate chip ice cream with a handful of chocolate chips. This isn’t just for kids; for an adult version, add a shot of alcohol like vanilla vodka or creme de menthe.

You will also need a blender.