It's That Time of Year Again! Make Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home!

This is probably the only time you'll ever find me imitating a recipe from McDonald's. I generally steer clear of all fast food restaurants, except in March. The minute the Shamrock Shake hits the menu I am in the drivethru faster then you can say "shake." In fact, I once attended a formal dance in high school in March and we took the limo through the drivethru just to get Shamrock Shakes before we were dropped off at home! I don't know what it is about the mint green shake, it is just so darn delicious that I can't get enough of it. It is also the best way I can see to celebrate St. Patrick's Day when you are not Irish! There are tons of copycat recipes on the web and I've been experimenting with my own. I like to go heavy on the ice cream so that it is extra thick. Sometimes I don't use green food coloring since it only adds color, not flavor. Now matter how you serve it up, I guarantee it will be a hit at home. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe

3 cups good quality vanilla ice cream

1 3/4 cups 1% milk

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Green food coloring if desired

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until completely thick and smooth. Pour into glasses and serve!

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