Shamrock Shake, Boozy Style

I haven’t had a shamrock shake in years.

It used to be that every March I would run through the drive-through the moment they arrived on the menu at McDonalds. As a mint chocolate chip ice cream lover, their milkshake was everything to me. Until it wasn’t. I don’t know if I only got older or if they changed their recipe, but one day I only stopped ordering it. It tasted only kind of meh to me.

Something I’ve learned a long time ago is that kitchen-made usually always tastes better than pre-made anything. And this boozy shamrock shake is no different. A handful of ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need.

To Make A Boozy Shamrock Shake Gather:

• peppermint schnapps
• irish whiskey
• heavy cream or whole milk
• green food coloring
• peppermint extract
• vanilla ice cream
• whipped cream – for serving
• maraschino cherries – for serving
• gold sprinkles – for serving

Into your blender add 2 ounces peppermint schnapps.

And 2 and 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey.

Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk.

1 teaspoon green food coloring. Here you can either use store-bought or make your own. Colors may vary with natural food coloring.

And a splash of peppermint extract.

Add in 4 cups of full fat vanilla ice cream

Secure the lid and blend until thick and creamy.

Cool, pepperminty and only with the slightest (and I mean slightest) hint of alcohol. It actually tastes simply like an old school go-to from a certain fast food joint. But way, way better.

Looking for a non-alcoholic shamrock shake recipe?

This non-boozy shamrock shake is striking but if you want a milkshake with a little something extra, this is it.

Enjoy! And if you give this Boozy Shamrock Shake recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!