Enjoy a Boozy Shamrock Shake this St. Patrick’s Day! In this spiked milkshake, peppermint schnapps and Irish whiskey are blended with vanilla ice cream, served with a swirl of whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry on top! Recipe yields 2 to 4.

I haven’t had a shamrock shake in years.

It used to be that every March I would run through the drive-through the moment they arrived on the menu at McDonalds. As a mint chocolate chip ice cream lover, their milkshake was everything to me. Until it wasn’t. I don’t know if I just got older or if they changed their recipe, but one day I just stopped ordering it. It tasted just kind of meh to me.

Something I’ve learned a long time ago is that homemade usually always tastes better than pre-made anything. And this boozy shamrock shake is no different. A handful of ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need.

To Make A Boozy Shamrock Shake You Will Need:

• peppermint schnapps
• irish whiskey
• heavy cream or whole milk
• green food coloring
• peppermint extract
• vanilla ice cream
• whipped cream – for serving
• maraschino cherries – for serving
• gold sprinkles – for serving 

Into your blender add 2 ounces peppermint schnapps.

And 2 and 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey.

Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk.

1 teaspoon green food coloring. Here you can either use store-bought or make your own. Colors may vary with natural food coloring.

And a splash of peppermint extract.

Secure your lid.

And blend until thick and creamy.

Cool, pepperminty and only with the slightest (and I mean slightest) hint of alcohol. It literally tastes just like an old school favorite from a certain fast food joint. But way, way better.

Looking for a non-alcoholic shamrock shake recipe?

This non-boozy shamrock shake is incredible but if you want a milkshake with a little something extra, this is it.

Sip and enjoy! And always drink responsibly. 

Enjoy! And if you give this Boozy Shamrock Shake recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 2 to 4 depending

Boozy Shamrock Shake

Enjoy a Boozy Shamrock Shake this St. Patrick's Day! In this spiked shake, peppermint schnapps and Irish whiskey are blended with vanilla ice cream, served with a swirl of whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry on top! Recipe yields 2 to 4.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ounces peppermint schnapps
• 2 and 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
• 1/3 cup heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 teaspoon green food coloring
• splash of peppermint extract
• 4 cups vanilla ice cream (see notes)
• whipped cream, for serving
• gold sprinkles, for serving
• maraschino cherries, for serving

Instructions

1. In your blender add; schnapps, whiskey, cream, food coloring, a splash of peppermint extract and vanilla ice cream.
2. Secure the lid and blend until thick, creamy and smooth.
3. Divide among glasses, top with whipped cream, sprikles and a cherry.

Notes

I used a high quality brand for this. You can make your own of course, but it just wasn't in the plans for me. With that said, a container of ice cream is 48 fludi ounces, which is 6 cups. I used about 2/3 a container. I don't measure out 4 acutal cups, it would take forever.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 464Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 37gProtein: 7g