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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → 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.