Description
This Boozy Shamrock Shake is a festive and creamy Irish-inspired milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and mint extract. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you’re craving a refreshing, adult treat with a hint of chocolate and mint sweetness.
Ingredients
Shake Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 10 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped topping
- Sprinkles
- Cherry
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the vanilla ice cream, Bailey’s Irish Cream, mint extract, green food coloring, and optional chocolate chips into a blender, ensuring all ingredients are included except the whipped topping, sprinkles, and cherry.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on medium speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, with all ingredients fully incorporated and the shake evenly colored green.
- Pour: Pour the blended shake evenly into two milkshake glasses, preparing for serving.
- Add Toppings: Top each milkshake with desired whipped topping, sprinkles, and a cherry to add extra flavor and an appealing presentation.
- Serve: Serve the Boozy Shamrock Shakes immediately and enjoy the festive minty and creamy flavor with a boozy kick.
Notes
- You can omit the chocolate chips for a purer mint flavor or add more for extra chocolate richness.
- Adjust the amount of Bailey’s Irish Cream to control the alcohol content as desired.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace Bailey’s with an equal amount of milk or Irish cream-flavored syrup.
- Use fresh mint leaves as garnish for an additional fresh mint aroma and decorative touch.
- Green food coloring is optional and can be adjusted or omitted for a natural look.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish-American
