Shamrock Mint Milkshake (Printer-friendly)

A creamy, mint-flavored green milkshake with a refreshing touch and cozy sweetness.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream

02 - 1/2 cup whole milk

03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract

04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, optional

05 - 3-4 drops green food coloring

06 - Whipped cream for topping

07 - Green sprinkles or maraschino cherry for garnish

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

02 - Blend on high speed until mixture reaches smooth, creamy consistency. Taste and adjust mint extract or sugar as preferred.

03 - Divide blended milkshake evenly between two tall glasses.

04 - Top each glass with whipped cream and garnish with green sprinkles or maraschino cherry if desired.

05 - Insert straws and serve while cold for best texture and flavor.

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Ready in literally five minutes which means you can satisfy that sudden mint craving without planning ahead
The secret is using vanilla ice cream as your base instead of mint ice cream giving you complete control over the intensity of that fresh mint flavor
Customizable from thin enough to sip through a straw to thick enough to stand a spoon in depending on your mood

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Mint extract is incredibly potent and I once accidentally created a shake so strong it numbed my lips for an hour so measure carefully
The shake thickens up quickly in the glass so serve within five minutes of blending or you will need a spoon instead of a straw
Plant based milks work but they tend to thin out faster than dairy so reduce the amount by about one quarter

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Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least fifteen minutes before serving to keep your shake cold longer
Always taste your blended shake before pouring it into glasses so you can adjust the sweetness or mint intensity without wasting any