Shamrock Shakes

Shamrock Shakes are to St. Patrick’s Day like Christmas lights are to Christmas and Easter baskets are to Easter.  It’s that ‘sign’ that St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner.  They even have a cult following of sorts. McDonald’s announces those little shakes are on sale, and it’s like a zombie hoard – but with shake fanatics.

Shaaaaaakes.  (in my best brrraaaiiins voice.  I’m a certain kind of special, y’all).

I don’t think people realize how simple these are to make at home though – not to mention how much cheaper!  It’s simply vanilla ice cream, milk, green food coloring, & peppermint extract.

And check it out – I got a half gallon of milk for just over a buck.  Y’all know how excited I am about that one! 🙂

Just pop your ice cream into your blender…

Add in your milk & a splash of peppermint extract.

And a little green food coloring. 

Blend until smooth & creamy.

Keep on handy at all times during this season to avoid being pinched.

Print Recipe

Shamrock Shakes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1¼ cups milk
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 8 drops green food coloring

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in blender, and blend until combined and shakes are smooth and creamy.

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