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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 !

St Patrick's Day Minty Shakes

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.

St Patrick's Day Minty Shakes

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 !

St Patrick's Day Minty Shakes

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.

St Patrick's Day Minty Shakes

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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

St Patrick's Day Minty Shakes

Linda Nortje
St Patrick's Day Minty Shakes ~ Delicious, smooth Minty Shake which is perfect for St Patrick's Day ~ with or without Liqueur ~ you decide !
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 4 Servings

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
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve immediately.

LINDA

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Michelle Meche

Sunday 1st of March 2015

I agree--the light green is more fitting. And pretty! Looks like a refreshing drink. Mint always puts me in a good mood.Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!

Marianne Mineo

Monday 23rd of February 2015

Hi, I found you via the Marvelous Monday link party.

Those look amazing. I want one now! Must put on my to-do list this week. :)

Cheers,Mariannewww.preciselyhousewifely.com

Kimberly Lewis

Monday 23rd of February 2015

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

Clairejustine oxox

Monday 23rd of February 2015

Love this one Linda :)

Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays, have a lovely week...

Denise

Monday 23rd of February 2015

These look delicious! I've been on a real mint kick lately and who doesn't love a shake!

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