Shamrock Shake Recipe: Refreshing Minty Milkshake for St. Patrick’s Day

A bright green Shamrock Shake is the perfect festive milkshake for St. Patrick’s Day — or any day you’re craving a minty treat. This simple recipe combines mint chocolate chip ice cream, milk, and a touch of green gel food coloring for a creamy, refreshing shake the whole family will enjoy.

Green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth.

I start making Shamrock Shakes as soon as St. Patrick’s Day season arrives. They’re minty, creamy, and delightfully indulgent. Using a leaf-green gel coloring gives the shakes the perfect vibrant hue to get kids excited — and adults can easily spike theirs for a boozy version if desired.

This recipe is quick and uses only a few ingredients. You can make it in a standard blender or with an immersion blender. The directions below make one large serving, but the recipe doubles or triples easily to serve more people.

Reads: Shamrock Shake. Green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth.

Ingredients

Half gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream, gallon of 2% milk, leaf green food coloring, and 3 Andes Mint candies on countertop

3–4 large scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 cup milk
2–3 drops green gel food coloring (leaf green works well)
Whipped cream for topping
Chopped chocolate mints or sprinkles for garnish

How to make Shamrock Shakes at home

Making a copycat Shamrock Shake is as easy as making a classic milkshake.

Mint chocolate chip ice cream in blender

1. Add the ice cream, milk, and green food coloring to a blender.

2. Cover and blend until smooth.

Bright green mint chocolate chip milkshake blended in blender

3. Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream and chopped chocolate mints or sprinkles.

Finished mint chocolate chip milkshake topped with whipped cream and chopped mint chocolate, in a glass with black and white paper straw

That’s it — enjoy your homemade Shamrock Shake!

Recipe Card

Shamrock Shake

A minty, green milkshake made with mint chocolate chip ice cream, milk, and a hint of green gel food coloring. Ready in minutes.

Servings: 1 • Prep: 5 mins • Total: 5 mins

Ingredients

3–4 large scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 cup milk
2–3 drops green gel food coloring
Whipped cream, for topping
Chopped chocolate mints or sprinkles, for garnish

Instructions

Add ice cream, milk, and food coloring to the blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream and chopped mints or sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 469 kcal (approximate)

Bright green mint chocolate chip milkshake in glass mug with whipped cream, chopped Andes Mints, and a white and black striped paper straw. The mug sits on a leprechaun hat tablecloth. Reads: Shamrock Shake

More St. Patrick’s Day dessert ideas

Andes Mint Grasshopper Cookies
Pot o’ Gold Oreo Truffles
St. Patrick’s Day Frozen Hot Chocolate
Andes Mint Fudge
St. Patrick’s Day Pretzels

Bright green mint chocolate chip milkshake

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