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Shamrock Shake

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Shamrock ShakeSara Bonisteel

Make your own homemade spin on the beloved fast food Shamrock Shake with this quick and easy recipe.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 shake

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup whole milk
10 drops green food coloring
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Whipped cream (optional)
1 maraschino cherry

Preparation

  1. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, green food coloring, and peppermint extract, and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour the shake into a glass and top with the whipped cream and maraschino cherry.

TagsMilkshakeBeveragesSnackGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBlenderEpicurious

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