Shamrock Mint Milkshake (Printable Version)
A creamy green milkshake with cool mint and vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract (not peppermint)
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
→ Color
05 - 3-4 drops green food coloring
→ Toppings (optional)
06 - Whipped cream, for topping
07 - Green sprinkles or maraschino cherry, for garnish
# How-To:
01 - In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, sugar (if using), and green food coloring.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust mint or sugar as desired.
03 - Pour the milkshake into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish with green sprinkles or a maraschino cherry, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally five minutes flat, which means you can whip these up even when surprise guests show up
- The mint extract gives it that old fashioned diner milkshake taste without being overwhelming like toothpaste
02 -
- Food coloring intensifies as it sits, so what looks pale in the blender might be perfectly vibrant in the glass
- Mint extract is surprisingly potent, so measure carefully. Too much turns a sweet treat into something medicinal.
03 -
- Rinse the blender immediately after pouring. Dried milkshake is surprisingly stubborn to clean later.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before serving. It keeps the shake cold longer.