Creamy Minty Shamrock Shake (Printable Version)

A cool, creamy mint shake with vanilla ice cream and peppermint for a refreshing delight.

# What You Need:

→ Ice Cream

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream (preferably full-fat)

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup whole milk (or 2% for a lighter option)

→ Flavorings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Color

05 - 4–6 drops green food coloring

→ Toppings (optional)

06 - Whipped cream
07 - Maraschino cherries
08 - Green sprinkles

# How to Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Taste and adjust the peppermint extract or food coloring as needed.
04 - Pour into two tall glasses.
05 - Top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes, which means you can satisfy that mint craving almost instantly
  • Tasting exactly like the seasonal favorite you wait for all year, but available whenever the mood strikes
02 -
  • Peppermint extract is incredibly potent, adding too much will turn your refreshing shake into something that tastes like toothpaste
  • The shake melts faster than you would expect, so have your glasses ready and serve immediately after blending
03 -
  • Let your ice cream soften on the counter for about five minutes before blending, it incorporates much more smoothly
  • If you want it extra thick, reduce the milk by a quarter cup and blend a bit longer

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