What's the right amount of peppermint extract?

Use 1/4 teaspoon at first. Add little by little till it tastes right since it's concentrated.

Which kind of food coloring works better?

Liquid coloring works best. If you're using gel coloring, add just a tiny amount.

Can I make this without dairy?

Yep! Use almond milk and pudding mix as a dairy-free option.

How do I adjust the thickness?

Use more or less milk depending on how thick you like it.

Can I prep this in advance?

It's best fresh. It'll separate if stored, so drink it right away.

Fun Minty Green Shake - Cook with Carla

A silky green minty treat that beats the well-known fast food chain version, whipped up in just moments using only four simple items. Great for when you're craving that special St. Patrick's Day drink without waiting for March.

I figured out this mix after trying several different flavor extracts - turns out peppermint, not regular mint, gives you that real authentic flavor.

Key Components:

Premium vanilla ice cream
Whole milk: Gives the perfect smoothness
Peppermint extract: The secret flavor ingredient
Green food coloring: Not required but adds the fun look

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Step-by-Step Method:

Get Glass Ready (If Desired): Coat edge with honey; Roll in green sprinkles; Put in fridge while making drink; Leave it aside
Mix Main Ingredients: Scoop ice cream into blender; Add your milk; Begin with 1/4 tsp peppermint; Put in some green coloring
Get Texture Right: Mix until velvety; Test how thick it is; Pour more milk if too thick; Sample for mint strength
Enjoy Right Away: Fill your glass; Add whipped cream on top; Pop a cherry on if you'd like; Grab a big straw

The big breakthrough was switching to peppermint extract instead of regular mint - this completely gets rid of that weird toothpaste flavor.

Different Takes:

Switch to chocolate ice cream or drizzle in some chocolate sauce for a mint chocolate combo.

Keeping Leftovers:

Tastes best when fresh. Doesn't hold up well in the freezer.

Non-Dairy Option:

Works great with plant-based ice cream and non-dairy milk options.

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Pro Tricks:

Chill your glass first
Buy good quality ice cream
Use quick pulses when blending
Go easy on extract at first

After lots of tests trying to recreate it, I found that getting the right extract type and knowing how to blend it properly makes a perfect lookalike version.

Recipe FAQs

→ What's the right amount of peppermint extract?: Use 1/4 teaspoon at first. Add little by little till it tastes right since it's concentrated.
→ Which kind of food coloring works better?: Liquid coloring works best. If you're using gel coloring, add just a tiny amount.
→ Can I make this without dairy?: Yep! Use almond milk and pudding mix as a dairy-free option.
→ How do I adjust the thickness?: Use more or less milk depending on how thick you like it.
→ Can I prep this in advance?: It's best fresh. It'll separate if stored, so drink it right away.

Cool Mint Shake

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Keeping Leftovers:

Non-Dairy Option:

Pro Tricks:

Recipe FAQs

Minty Green Shake

Ingredients

→ Shake Base

→ Garnish

Steps

Notes

Required Equipment

Allergen Information

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