Creamy Classic Mint Chocolate Shamrock Shake
A quick and easy homemade mint chocolate Shamrock shake with a creamy texture and refreshing mint flavor, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a cool treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) vanilla ice cream
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, gently bruised
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) chocolate syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract (optional)
- 3–4 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Gently bruise the fresh mint leaves using a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their oils.
- Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, bruised mint leaves, chocolate syrup, and mint extract (if using) to a blender. Add green food coloring if desired.
- Pulse the blender a few times, then blend continuously for about 30 seconds until creamy and well combined. Add more milk by tablespoon if too thick.
- Taste and adjust flavor by adding more chocolate syrup or mint extract if desired, then blend briefly again.
- Pour the shake into tall glasses, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chill glasses before serving to keep the shake cold longer. Avoid over-blending to prevent the shake from becoming watery. Use high-quality ice cream for best texture. Bruise mint leaves gently to release oils without bitterness. Adjust milk quantity to control thickness. Green food coloring is optional for classic look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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