St Patrick’s Day Minty Shakes
St Patrick’s Day Minty Shakes ~ Delicious, smooth Minty Shake which is perfect for St Patrick’s Day ~ with or without Liqueur ~ you decide !
After what seemed like forever, I finally found some Peppermint Essence again. Peppermint Concentrate to be exact and I can not be happier.
We had a shortage for just over a year and whenever our baking supply store got some in, it sold out in a flash.
First thing I made was these St Patrick’s Day Minty Shakes as I have been craving a Mint Shake for months now.
I am not a huge fan of the canned whipped cream, but I do prefer to use it to round off a drink. The canned (aerosol type) are much thinner than when I make my own whipped cream and it does look great.
You can adjust the Milk to your preference, a little more for a thinner Shake or less if you prefer a nice thick Shake.
Hubby likes it thinner, whereas I am sort of thick the one day, and thin the next day !
I also use both the Peppermint Concentrate (or Essence when available) and the Peppermint Liqueur which gives these Minty Shakes the kick they should really have on St Patrick’s Day.
Simply leave out the Liqueur for kids or if you prefer a non-alcoholic drink – you might want to increase the Concentrate/Essence in that case.
The amount of food coloring is also up to you, add 2 – 3 drops and increase by the drop until you are happy with the color. It could be light green through to a forest dark green.
St Patrick’s Day Minty Shakes
St Patrick's Day Minty Shakes
Ingredients
- 4 cups Vanilla Ice-Cream
- 1 cup Milk (more or less to your preference)
- ¼ cup Peppermint Liqueur omit if making non-alcoholic
- ½ t Peppermint Concentrate OR 2 teaspoons Peppermint Essence
- Few drops Green Food Coloring
- Whipped Cream to top
- Mint Leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Place the Ice-Cream, Milk, Liqueur, Concentrate/Essence and Food Coloring in a large blender or milkshake maker – blend until smooth – pour into 4 tall milkshake glasses
- Top with Whipped Cream and garnish with Mint Leaves
Serve immediately.
LINDA
Here is an after dinner drink – perfect for St Patrick’s Day !
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I agree–the light green is more fitting. And pretty! Looks like a refreshing drink. Mint always puts me in a good mood.
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Those look amazing. I want one now! Must put on my to-do list this week. 🙂
Cheers,
Marianne
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This looks incredible! I'm licking my lips right now. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for taking the time to party with us. We hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. It wouldn't be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls
Love this one Linda 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays, have a lovely week…
These look delicious! I've been on a real mint kick lately and who doesn't love a shake!
This looks like it would go down far too easily!! A great thing to drink with the kids (except mine would have the liqueur in) …. he he.
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Delicious minty shakes love this, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting and sharing in google plus.
These look and sound amazing. I love mint. Pinned.
These sound awesome! Can't wait to give the recipe a try.
These look AWESOME. I've had a mad craving for mint too, and I think you've inspired me! Thanks for sharing!
oh yeah I would love one – thick or think no preference! nom nom nom! perfect sweet treat for year round if you ask me and since I am Irish, I say every day is St. Paddy's day! Thanks for sharing your mint milkshake recipe!
OOOOH. I love this! I love mint desserts and a little peppermint schnapps would make SUCH a fun addition. Thanks so much for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday- I love to see everyone's latest makes!!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Can't wait to try these this weekend! Pinning!!!!
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These look so yummy! A grown up version of the shamrock shake! 🙂
These look so minty good Linda!