McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes made in three minty ways! Classic, Chocolate, and Chocolate Chip Frappe. Try all three this St. Patrick’s Day!
If your feeling lucky, these St. Patrick’s Day Recipes are exactly what you need to lure in a leprechaun and steal his gold! And if these Frozen Treats aren’t enough to set the trap, try Shamrock Cookies and Rainbow Cupcakes!
Sabrina’s All The Shamrock Shake Recipes
These minty, green shakes are all the rage in March. The classic McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes are back for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday season, but with the addition of two flavor variations. Make them at home to skip the drive-thru and try all three!
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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint)
- 9 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream
- green sanding sugar
- maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the ice cream, milk, extract, and food coloring on high in your blender.
- Top with whipped cream, sanding sugar, and a cherry.
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McDonald’s Chocolate Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 1/2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon mint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- Whipped Cream , for topping
- Chocolate Syrup , additional for topping
- Green Sanding Sugar , for decorating
- Maraschino Cherries , for topping
Instructions
Chocolate Shamrock Shake:
- Make the chocolate shake first by adding 1 ½ cups of vanilla ice cream, ¼ cup whole milk and ¼ cup chocolate syrup in blender until creamy.
- Add to the bottom half of your glasses.
Mint Shamrock Shake:
- Mix the remaining 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream, ½ cup whole milk, mint extract and green food coloring on high speed in blender until creamy and fully combined.
- Add to the glasses on top of the chocolate shake.
- Top with whipped cream, more chocolate syrup, a Maraschino cherry and green sanding sugar. Enjoy!
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McDonald’s Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappe
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons caramel syrup
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder , instant coffee will work too
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- whipped cream , for decorating
- green sanding sugar , for decorating
Instructions
- Mix the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, instant espresso powder, mint extract and chocolate chips in your blender on high speed until fully combined.
- Top with whipped cream, green sanding sugar and a chocolate drizzle.
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About This Recipe
I have to admit I was skeptical about these changes, but the two new flavors are a huge addition to the original! Chocolate lovers will love the additional chocolate added to the classic while coffee lovers will enjoy then added espresso. No matter what shake you choose, you can’t go wrong!
Ingredients
- Mint Extract: Make sure you are buying “Mint” not “Peppermint” here for authentic flavors.
- Gel Colors: The green is easy to add, start in very small doses. For this recipe you can also use the food coloring drops (and it may be easier to add one drop at a time as needed), I just always have gel on hand.
- Maraschino Cherries: If you can source this in the store I would recommend doing that.
- Instant Espresso: Just a small spoonful into your chocolate shake will kick this up into the best mocha shake around.
- Caramel Sauce: Use your favorite store bought caramel sauce or try making your own with my Easy Caramel Sauce recipe.
- Chocolate Sauce: You can find this at any grocery store in the aisle with your favorite frozen desserts.
What to Pair With All the Shamrock Shakes
Complete your perfect St. Patrick’s Day meal and serve these shakes for dessert. Guinness Corned Beef is an Irish staple and don’t forget the sides! Try Colcannon Irish Potatoes, Rainbow Roasted Vegetables, and Fried Cabbage. You can even use the leftovers the next day to make Beef Shepherd’s Pie.
Variations
- Original Shamrock Shake: A vanilla shake with mint syrup topped with whipped cream and a cherry. You could always throw some mini chocolate chips into it too!
- Chocolate Shamrock Shake: We are starting to mix things up here. Vanilla shake with chocolate syrup mixed in on the bottom half and classic shamrock on top. Add in the whipped cream, and more chocolate syrup on top and things are already starting to look up.
- Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappe: Hands down my favorite one, this “Frappe” has a mocha-caramel shake base, with mint added in topped with more whipped cream and chocolate. The best part about this one is the flavor has much less of a sugar assault on your senses because of the mocha. This was an absolute delight to drink! And, hey, the best part is it has chocolate chips!
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You know small jars of Maraschino Cherries can usually, be found in liquor stores. These shakes all look great but alas I don’t do any type of coffee, but do occasionally, like Khalua providing the Baileys &/or Frangelica out weighs the Khalua. You know I may try the Frappe using the 3 ingredients I mentioned I will let you know how it comes out.
Thanks for the info.
Sincerely,
Lise
Enjoy!