Shamrock Mint Milkshake Cherry (Printable Version)

A creamy green mint milkshake with vanilla ice cream and a bright cherry garnish.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream

02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative of choice

03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract

04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

05 - 2-3 drops green food coloring, optional

06 - Whipped cream for garnish

07 - 2 maraschino cherries

08 - Green sprinkles, optional

01 - Place vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring into blender canister.

02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.

03 - Taste mixture and add additional mint extract or food coloring as desired.

04 - Divide milkshake evenly between two chilled tall glasses.

05 - Top each serving with whipped cream, one maraschino cherry, and green sprinkles if desired.

06 - Insert straws and serve while cold for optimal texture.

01 -

The texture is unbelievably creamy, like drinking a soft cloud that somehow still feels substantial and satisfying
That bright mint flavor cuts through the richness in a way that feels refreshing instead of overwhelming
It comes together in literally five minutes, making it perfect for unexpected celebrations or sudden cravings

02 -

Over-blending can actually thin out the texture too much — stop as soon as everything is incorporated and smooth
The shake melts faster than you'd expect, so have your glasses ready and serve immediately after blending
Mint extract is surprisingly potent, so start with less rather than more — you can always add more but you can't take it back

03 -

Let your ice cream soften on the counter for about five minutes before blending — it mixes much more smoothly and doesn't tax your blender as much
If you don't have mint extract, crush about 10 peppermint candies into the blender — you'll get tiny specks of candy throughout which is actually delightful