This boozy shamrock shake recipe is a must this St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you are just hanging at home or hosting a big party these shakes are sure to hit the spot. This would also be a great green cocktail idea!
Delicious Boozy Shamrock Shake Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
Taking the classic drink we’ve all known and loved over the years and adding alcohol to it? Yeah it’s a total must. Creamy, boozy, and oh so festive. Can it get any better? Combining just a few simple ingredients you will have the perfect drink to celebrate all things Irish this holiday. Check out our full ingredients, suggestions, and instructions below for our Boozy shamrock shake recipe.
Shamrock Shake History
Did you know the original shamrock shake was created in 1967! By a man named Hal Rosen, a Connecticut McDonald’s owner. He made the delicious mint shake in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the shake debuted nationally in 1970 and was an instant success across the United States.
The Original shamrock shake had lemon/lime flavor, lemon/lime sherbet, vanilla ice cream, and vanilla syrup. By 1973 the shake became just a green colored vanilla shake.
You can still buy these shakes at McDonald restaurants during the months of February and March in the United States, Canada, and parts of Ireland.
Non-Alcoholic Version
If you have kids or have guests that don’t drink, consider making some non-alcoholic shamrock shakes. The original shamrock shakes you can buy at McDonald’s don’t include alcohol so you will make that version instead.
To make this shamrock shake recipe non-alcoholic, simply omit your Irish cream and whiskey.
Consider adding vanilla ice cream as well to add more flavor and make your milkshakes extra thick. Make sure you still include all your fancy toppings: Whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chocolate pieces, and fun sprinkles! If you are lucky enough to find some st. Patrick’s day sprinkles for sure use those! You can also use just regular green sprinkles or gold ones!
Set up a fun little station for everyone to top their own drink.
Boozy Shamrock Shake Recipe:
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Makes: 2 shakes
approximately 474 calories each
Ingredients:
- 10 scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey
- ¼ cup milk
- 8 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream for topping
- Maraschino cherries for topping (optional)
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles for topping (optional)
Directions:
1. In your blender, combine ice cream, Irish cream, whiskey, and milk.
2. Blend until smooth. To get the perfect consistency, add more ice cream for a thicker shake or more milk if the shake is too thick.
Pour into your glass and top with chipped cream and optionally add maraschino cherries, sprinkles, or any toppings you prefer. Serve and ENJOY!
Boozy Shamrock Shake Recipe
This boozy shamrock shake recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's day!
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 10 scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey
- ¼ cup milk
- 8 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream for topping
- Maraschino cherries for topping (optional)
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In your blender, combine ice cream, irish cream, whiskey, and milk.
- Blend until smooth.
- To get the perfect consistency, add more ice cream for a thicker shake or more milk if the shake is too thick.
- Pour into your glass and top with whipped cream and optionally maraschino cherries, sprinkles, or any toppings you prefer.
- Enjoy!
