Description
This Boozy Shamrock Shake is a festive, creamy, and minty treat with a fun alcoholic twist. Blended with vanilla ice cream, Irish cream, and crème de menthe, this St. Patrick’s Day-inspired shake is sweet, refreshing, and perfect for celebrations. Enjoy it as a cocktail-dessert hybrid, topped with whipped cream and a cherry for the ultimate indulgence!
Ingredients
3 cups vanilla ice cream
½ cup whole milk (adjust for consistency)
¼ cup Irish cream (such as Baileys)
¼ cup crème de menthe (or peppermint schnapps)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
5–6 drops green food coloring (optional)
Whipped cream (for topping)
Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Crushed chocolate cookies or green sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, whole milk, Irish cream, crème de menthe, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more milk or ice cream as needed. Pour into chilled glasses, then top with whipped cream, a cherry, and crushed cookies or sprinkles. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a stronger kick, add a splash of Irish whiskey. To make it non-alcoholic, substitute Irish cream coffee creamer and mint syrup. Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 24 hours and re-blend before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Dessert
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Boozy Shamrock Shake, alcoholic shamrock shake, minty Irish cream shake, spiked shamrock shake