Hello, and welcome to yet another “Tasty Tuesdays” journal post. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been trying to decide what to serve for the holiday. I don’t know about you, but one of the first things that comes to mind whenever I think of St. Patrick’s Day (other than corned beef and cabbage, of course) is getting a “Shamrock Shake” from good ol’ McDonald’s. For many years, St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t complete without a quick stop at the local McDonald’s restaurant for one of their “limited time only” Shamrock Shakes. It still doesn’t feel like the holiday will be complete without a Shamrock Shake, BUT (and it’s a big “but”), my nearest McDonald’s is MILES away from home. So… I did what many people these days do: I went onto the Internet and did a quick search for “Shamrock Shake”. I wasn’t disappointed! I found several recipes for “Copycat Shamrock Shakes”!
With the hope of making both of our St. Patrick’s Day holidays complete, I am going to share one of the recipes that I found (one from the “spend with pennies” Web site). So… Without further ado, here’s the recipe for making our own “Shamrock Shakes”:
“Copycat “Shamrock Shakes”
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (or more to taste)
- green food coloring
- Toppings (whipped cream, maraschino cherries or sprinkles for garnish), optional
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish as desired and then serve immediately.
Servings: 2 milkshakes
NOTES:
For a healthy-ish version, use vanilla frozen yogurt and swap the liquid for fat-free milk, and omit the whipped cream.
Spike this favorite with a splash of créme de menthe, Baileys, or vodka for a boozy treat!
May the “luck o’ the Irish” be with you as you enjoy a homemade “Shamrock Shake” from your own kitchen. Who needs to go to McDonald’s anymore?