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    Home » Recipes » Beverages » Boozy Shamrock Shakes

    By Amy · Published: Mar 11, 2021 · Updated: Mar 11, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 6 Comments

    Boozy Shamrock Shakes

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    These delicious Boozy Shamrock Shakes are everything you love about the McDonald’s Shamrock shake, but boozed up with vodka and peppermint schnapps. They’re so easy to make at home… whip them up in just 5 minutes!

    Two boozy shamrock shakes topped with whipped topping, sprinkles and a cherry.

    St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching and I couldn’t be more excited – because that also means spring is near… YES!

    I normally celebrate the holiday by making a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner, but I also enjoy one of these mint flavored adult shakes (I call it dessert!). They’re so easy to make!

    Your Simple Ingredients

    Front view of ingredients for boozy shamrock shakes.
    • Use your favorite brand of vanilla ice cream (or make this easy no churn vanilla ice cream the night before!).
    • Food coloring isn’t absolutely necessary, but you’ll need this to get the pretty green color in the shakes. I normally use about 6 to 8 drops of food coloring – feel free to use more or less depending upon your desired color of green.
    • You don’t technically need the whipped topping, sprinkles and maraschino cherries… but since it’s a holiday why not add a little bling to your cocktail?
    • You could also go full-on with this and drizzle with chocolate syrup. YUM!

    How to Make Boozy Shamrock Shakes

    Front view of boozy shamrock shake in a blender pitcher.

    Simply blend together vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint schnapps, vodka, vanilla extract, and green food coloring together using your blender until smooth. Pour into glasses and top with whipped topping, sprinkles and a cherry (if desired).

    How Much Does this Recipe Make?

    This yields approximately 24 ounces – enough for two (12 ounce) servings.

    Two boozy shamrock shakes in glasses with red and green striped paper straws.

    Watch how to Make it!

    Overhead view of two boozy shamrock shakes.

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    Two boozy shamrock shakes topped with whipped topping, sprinkles and cherries.

    Boozy Shamrock Shakes

    These delicious Boozy Shamrock Shakes are everything you love about the McDonald's shamrock shake, but boozed up with vodka and peppermint schnapps!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: boozy shamrock shake
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 4 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • ⅓ cup vodka
    • ¼ cup peppermint schnapps
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 6 to 8 drops green food coloring more or less, depending upon desired color
    • Whipped topping, green sprinkles, maraschino cherries and/or chocolate syrup optional toppings

    Instructions

    • Place ice cream, milk, vodka, peppermint schnapps, vanilla extract and food coloring in your blender pitcher and cover. Blend until smooth.
    • Pour into 2 glasses and top with whipped topping, sprinkles and maraschino cherries, if desired.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts do not include toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 1316IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    Originally published February 2018. Updated with new photos, new text and republished March 2021.

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    1. Rosa Pacheco says

      March 17, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      I wonder if I could add fresh mint leafs instead of the mint schmapps and food coloring
      And blend it together

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 18, 2018 at 10:39 am

        Hi Rosa, I’ve never tried that and personally wouldn’t do it because I wouldn’t want pieces of mint leaves in the shake (even if they’re blended)… but it’s totally personal preference. Let me know how it turns out if you try it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Casey Markee says

      March 14, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at “boozy.” This looks great!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 15, 2018 at 7:32 am

        Thanks so much, Casey! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Joyce Bonfante says

      March 11, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      Making this!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:04 am

        Hope you enjoy, Joyce! Cheers! 🙂

        Reply

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