Boozy Shamrock Shake with Vanilla Vodka for St. Patrick’s Day
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This Boozy Shamrock Shake recipe is strictly for adults only! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this minty green milkshake made with Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, and Creme De Menthe.
It packs a punch, so sip it slowly! For more adult libations, grab more of our St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails.
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Boozy Shamrock Shake
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions and ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
The Shamrock Shake is a seasonal green mint-flavored milkshake dessert sold at some McDonald’s restaurants during March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the US, Canada, and Ireland. – Wiki
Sadly, we don’t have them here in the UK – and if you don’t have them in your part of the world, you can always make your own right?!
However, we’ve spiked our Irish-themed milkshake with Vanilla Vodka, Irish Cream Liqueur, and Crème de Menthe to make a delicious boozy Shamrock Shake that is definitely not for kids.
That said, we’ve included how you can make a virgin, mocktail version in our guide.
So read on and learn how to make these luscious green milkshakes for St. Patrick’s Day!
Ingredients For Boozy Shamrock Shakes
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- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Vanilla Vodka – if you can’t source this, add a drop of vanilla extract to plain vodka.
- Baileys Irish Cream – I always use Baileys, but any branded Irish cream liqueur will work too.
- Crème De Menthe – a sweet, mint-flavored alcoholic beverage. Available in clear and green. Use the green kind to add more color to your Boozy Shamrock Shake!
- Chocolate Mint Baking Chips – for added minty-chocolatey goodness! You could also sprinkle some on top for garnish if you like.
- Whipped Cream – from a can, or you can make your own if you like.
- Fresh Mint – for garnish
- Maraschino Cherries – for garnish. We used red and green cherries.
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More St. Patrick’s Day Drinks To Make
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St. Patrick’s Day Sweet Treats
Serve some tasty desserts with your spiked Shamrock Shakes!
- Lucky Charms Treats! An Awesome Snack for St. Patrick’s Day
- Lucky Unicorn Cupcakes
- Make Green Lucky Charms Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day!
Virgin Shamrock Shake (Non-Alcoholic)
So that non-drinkers can enjoy a non-boozy Shamrock Shake we simply remove the alcohol and replace it!
In a blender, combine:
- 2 cups Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- 2 oz Whole Milk
- ½-1 oz Mint Extract*
- ¼ cup Chocolate Mint Baking Chips
When smooth and combined, divide the milkshake between two tall glasses and garnish with whipped cream, mint leaves, and/or cocktail cherries as desired.
You could even add some shamrock sprinkles!
*Start with a half-measure and increase to a full measure if desired.
For adults who would still like to enjoy the taste of alcohol in their mocktail, you could try non-alcoholic alternatives.
In the UK, try Lyre’s, which is also available on Amazon in the UK and Amazon.com.
There is also Strykk There are other brands, but this one was more widely available.
- Instead of Vanilla Vodka, try using Strykk Not Vanilla Vodka.
- Instead of Baileys, use whole milk.
- Instead of Crème de Menthe, use mint extract (start with a half-measure, and increase to a full measure to taste, if desired.)
Use the non-alcoholic alternatives instead of the alcoholic ones in the recipe card.
Big Batches of Boozy Shamrock Shakes
Because most of us are limited to certain sizes of blenders, making big batches of this St. Patrick’s Day milkshake isn’t so straightforward.
The best thing to do is to make it to serve. The recipe makes 2 milkshakes, but you could possibly double that (depending on the size of your blender) to make 4 servings at a time.
This cocktail recipe is intended for adults of the legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
How Do I Make A Boozy Shamrock Shake?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. To save ink, any demonstration photos do not print.
Boozy Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
For the Boozy Shamrock Shake
- 2 cups Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
- 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 oz Crème De Menthe
- ¼ cup Chocolate Mint Baking Chips
For Garnish
- Whipped Cream
- Mint Leaves
- Green & Red Cocktail Cherries
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the boozy Shamrock Shake into a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and combined.
- Divide the mixture between two tall glasses.
- Garnish with whipped cream, mint leaves, and/or cherries as desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Party!
Boozy Shamrock Shakes would make a great after-dinner drink. So with that covered, what about other dishes to create a full menu for a dinner party or special meal?
- Appetizer: 5-Ingredient Parmesan Onion Dill Dip Recipe
- Soup: Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Salad: Apple Walnut Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Irish Stew in the Slow Cooker
- Side Dish: Creamy Instant Pot Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Beverage: St. Patrick’s Day Irish Mojito Cocktail with Jameson & Bacardi
- Dessert: End of the Rainbow Pudding
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