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Shamrock Shakes
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For a few weeks each March, McDonald's offers its popular Shamrock Shake. But they're only around for a limited time. Try making your own green shakes at home any time of year.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream (can substitute frozen yogurt)
- 1 cup whole milk (can substitute a low-fat milk)
- ¼ tsp. peppermint extract
- 10 drops green food coloring (consider natural food coloring as an alternative)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender
- Serving glasses
- Straws
Directions
Give everything a whirl in the blender and add drops of green food coloring until you reach the desired green hue. Pour into glasses and serve with a straw.
