Boozy shamrock shake recipe

Boozy Version Of This McDonald's FavoriteYou can't have a proper St. Patrick's Day without a shamrock shake in one hand and a strong cocktail in the other, right? To make things a little easier on your drinkin' this year, we've combined the two into one super-boozy drink!

Forget the drive-thru this year and make your own shamrock shake at home, with the addition of vodka. Then, celebrate like a true Irishmen and chug it down — but watch out for brain freezes!

Need a kid-friendly recipe? Try our non-alcoholic version of the shamrock shake >>Boozy shamrock shake recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients:2-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream3/4 cup milk1/3 cup whipped cream, plus more for garnish3 tablespoons vodka (we used Voli lyte)2 tablespoons crème de mentheGreen food coloringGreen sprinkles and shamrock cookiesDirections: 

Place the ice cream, milk, whipped cream, vodka, crème de menthe and a few drops of food coloring into a blender. Blend on low until the mixture is thick and creamy. Add additional crème de menthe for a mintier flavor.Pour shakes into jars or milkshake glasses. Garnish with more whipped cream, green sprinkles and a shamrock cookie.

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