This picture garnered some attention so I figured I’d post the recipe here. If you’re not familiar with the most coveted rotated McDonalds menu item since the McRib, it’s basically a mint flavored vanilla shake. I’ve never actually had one before but I could gather what they tasted like just by looking at them. Micky D’s isn’t really my jam. 😛 Veganasarus! had a post with a collection of different Shamrock Shake variations that inspired this one. It’s pretty straight forward but does require a blender or perhaps a hand mixer will suffice if you’re lacking one. I’m going to list what I used but feel free to take your own spin on this guy.
-1 cup coconut milk based Ice Cream (I used So Delicious but the store only had the No Sugar added version, I’d recommended getting the standard if you prefer it to have the sweetness closer to an actual Shamrock shake.)
-1 cup almond/coconut/soy milk (Whatever you prefer, I used Silk’s new brand of Almond milk. For a thicker milkshake, use less milk or more ice cream.)
-1 oz or shot of Peppermint Schnapps (If you’re not a drinker or are trying to cut back on calories, you can sub out with a 1/4 of a teaspoon of mint or peppermint extract)
-2-3 Mint Newman O’s or Thin Mints since it just so happens to be Girl scout time (can also be used as a garnish!)
-About 6-8 drops of green food coloring plus 2 yellow drops for a limier green
-1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract (optional)
-Soy or rice based whipped cream (optional)
Combine all ingredients including a little whipped cream for thickness in a blender and serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a straw for presentation.
-S
