Mint Milkshake with Cherry (Printable Version)

Creamy milkshake bursting with fresh mint flavor, topped with a sweet maraschino cherry.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice

→ Flavorings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

→ Sweetener

05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Topping

06 - Whipped cream for garnish
07 - 2 maraschino cherries

# Directions:

01 - Place vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, fresh mint leaves if using, and sugar in blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or mint intensity by adding more sugar or extract as needed.
04 - Pour mixture into two chilled glasses, dividing evenly.
05 - Top each glass with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
06 - Place a maraschino cherry on top of each milkshake and serve immediately with straws.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The peppermint flavor wakes up your senses like nothing else on a sweltering day
  • Takes literally five minutes from start to that first refreshing sip
  • You probably have everything you need already sitting in your freezer
02 -
  • Over-blending can make the mixture thin and watery, so stop as soon as everything looks combined
  • Adding the peppermint extract slowly is crucial because a quarter teaspoon too much turns refreshing into medicinal
03 -
  • A quarter teaspoon of peppermint extract goes a long way, so start with less and add more gradually
  • The best results come from full-fat ice cream with a high butterfat content for that luxurious mouthfeel

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