Boozy Shamrock Shake

ByLisa Johnson February 19, 2015March 1, 2023 Updated onMarch 1, 2023

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Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a boozy shamrock shake! This festive drink is a boozy twist on the traditional favorite, combining creamy ice cream and peppermint schnapps for a delicious and indulgent treat.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional or vegan version, this boozy shamrock shake is sure to be the perfect way to celebrate the luck of the Irish!

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I originally shared this recipe February 2015. Updated March 2023.

Whenever I see a recipe that calls for peppermint extract, my brain sees peppermint schnapps!! Not for the alcohol content, but for the intense mint flavor. Not that I don’t enjoy the delicious kick that it adds to this adult milkshake!

Ingredients you will need

A can of coconut milk sitting next to a pint of coconut milk ice cream.

For the vegan option you can use homemade Vanilla Coconut Milk Ice Cream or store bought, and canned, full-fat coconut milk (make sure you shake the can before you open it).
For the traditional version use your favorite vanilla ice cream and whole milk.
High-quality peppermint schnapps will give you the smoothest flavor. I like 101 Peppermint Thunder, but there are many good options available.
A few drops of green food coloring gives you a nice, even color.
Whipped cream – this can be whipped coconut cream, rice whip, or regular whipped cream.
Green decorative sprinkles or shamrocks give it a festive look.

Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

Vegan Boozy Shamrock Shake topped with whipped coconut cream and shamrock sprinkles.

They say that a pictures says a thousand words, well I only needed that photo to say one…..Vegan! I have included instructions for both in the recipe card.

How to make a Boozy Shamrock Shake

Allow ice cream to sit out on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes to soften before using.

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

https://cookingwithcurls.com/2014/07/13/vanilla-ice-cream-dairy-free/

Pour into 1 large glass with 2 straws, or 2 smaller glasses and top with whipped cream and decorative sprinkles and a maraschino cherry.

A green shamrock shake in a goblet glass topped with whipped cream and green sprinkles.

Those decorative straws are really cute and great for photos, but they are completely useless to actually drink with!! Do yourself a favor and grab a real straw!!

Two Boozy Shamrock Shakes topped with whipped cream.

The best part about this drink, you don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day. You can make this fun cocktail anytime of year!

Tools used to create this recipe

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I used a 14.75 ounce water Goblet in these photos. In reality, this shake should be divided into two smaller glasses.
Ninja Blender – the KitchenAid blender shown above died.
Mint Green Food Coloring
Green Jimmies or St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkle Mix

More St. Patrick’s Day cocktail recipes

Boozy Shamrock Shake Cupcakes – the baked version of this cocktail
Irish Mule
Jameson & Ginger Cocktail
Polyjuice Potion – green spiked sherbet punch, ignore the name
Traditional Irish Coffee
Irish Iced Coffee with Guinness and Baileys Irish Cream

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Enjoy!!