The Shamrock Shake Is Briefly Back At McDonald’s, But You Can Make This Copycat Version At Home Year Round

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

This homemade copycat Shamrock Shake recipe allows you to enjoy the popular McDonald's treat year-round. With creamy vanilla ice cream, a hint of mint, and optional green food coloring, you can create this refreshing, festive shake at home. Top it off with whipped cream and a cherry for the perfect finishing touch.

Dessert

Beverage

The Shamrock Shake Is Briefly Back At McDonald’s, But You Can Make This Copycat Version At Home Year Round Image

seriouseats.com

Recipe Options

Ingredients

Servings: 2

Scale:

Scale

0.25

0.5

4 cups (about 2 pints) vanilla ice cream

1/2 cup full-fat milk

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

5 drops green liquid food coloring, optional

Pinch salt

Homemade or store-bought whipped cream, for serving

Maraschino cherries, for serving

Steps

View steps on seriouseats.com or by saving the recipe to your personal library.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,100kcal

55%
Fat

70g

3%
Saturated Fat

40g

2%
Carbohydrates

100g

5%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

90g

4%
Protein

10g

0%
Cholesterol

150mg

7%
Sodium

300mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Shamrock Shake Is Briefly Back At McDonald’s, But You Can Make This Copycat Version At Home Year Round

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts