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Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

Skip the line and make your Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake recipe right at home! This easy Shamrock Shake recipe is thick, creamy, and perfectly minty just like the original, but the best part? You know what you put in it and you don't have to wait for St. Patty's Day to enjoy this treat!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream substitute for French vanilla ice cream, or plain ice cream
  • cups milk of choice
  • ¼ cup crème de menthe syrup substitute with 1 1/2 tsp mint extract and approx 10 drops of natural green food dye

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until thick, creamy and thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into 2 large, or 4 small serving glasses and top with whipped cream, green maraschino cherries and fun green sprinkles.
  • Pop in a straw and happy sipping!
Keyword copycat recipe, dairy free optional, fun drink, gluten free, shamrock smoothie, st patricks day, themed food