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Boozy Shamrock Shake

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Shamrock Shake All Grown UpSara Bonisteel

This variation on the Shamrock Shake is a boozy take on the classic St. Patrick's Day milkshake.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 shake

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 ounce crème de menthe
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
6 drops green food coloring
Whipped cream (optional)
Green sprinkles (optional)
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Preparation

  1. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, crème de menthe, peppermint extract, if using, and the green food coloring. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into a glass and top with the whipped cream and sprinkles.

TagsMilkshakeBeveragesCocktailAlcoholNut FreeGluten FreeQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessNo-CookBlenderEpicurious

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