Irish Cream Banana Milkshake

Name: Irish Cream Banana Milkshake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz Irish cream liqueur; 1/4 oz Vanilla extract; 1/2 oz Light cream; 1/2 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream; 1/2 medium banana

This Irish cream banana milkshake combines ripe banana, vanilla ice cream, and Irish cream liqueur for a smooth, indulgent dessert drink. It's a quick-blend cocktail that balances creamy vanilla with boozy richness.

🏷️Equipment: parfait glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz Irish cream liqueur
1/4 oz Vanilla extract

1/2 oz Light cream

1/2 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

1/2 medium banana

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Instructions

1
Combine ingredients in blender with a small scoop of crushed ice and blend until smooth.
2
Pour into parfait glass.
3
garnish with a cherry and 1-inch banana slice on a cocktail pick.
4
Top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Freeze banana slices for 30 minutes before blending to create a thicker, frostier texture without diluting the drink with excess ice.
Add Irish cream liqueur last after blending banana and ice cream; this prevents over-mixing and preserves the creamy mouthfeel.
Chill the glass before serving to keep the shake cold longer and enhance the dessert-drink experience.
Taste and adjust sweetness: riper bananas reduce need for additional sweeteners; liqueur brands vary in sugar content.

Substitutions

Irish cream liqueur → Kahlua or coffee liqueur (shifts flavor to coffee-forward)
Vanilla ice cream → salted caramel or bourbon vanilla ice cream (deepens richness)
Light cream → whole milk or half-and-half (milk thins it slightly; half-and-half adds richness)
Vanilla extract → ½ oz bourbon or Irish whiskey (adds depth but removes vanilla note)

Storage & make-ahead

Serve immediately for best texture. Leftover shake can be refrigerated up to 4 hours but will separate; restir before serving.

Equipment

blender · cocktail jigger or shot glass

Common Questions

Can I make this without alcohol?

Yes. Replace the Irish cream liqueur with 1.5 oz of Irish cream syrup or 1 oz caramel syrup for a non-alcoholic version with similar flavor.

What type of banana works best?

Use a ripe banana (yellow with light brown flecks). Overripe bananas add sweetness; underripe ones taste starchy. Chill the banana beforehand for a thicker shake.