Mint Milkshake

Name: Mint Milkshake with Sprinkled Rim
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla ice cream; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 tsp peppermint extract; 2-3 drops green food coloring; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tbsp white frosting; 1 tbsp green sprinkles; 1 maraschino cherry

This mint milkshake combines vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and milk into a creamy, refreshing drink topped with whipped cream and finished with a colorful sprinkle-rimmed glass.

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Total

5 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2-3 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp white frostingoptional
1 tbsp green sprinklesoptional
1 maraschino cherryoptional

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Instructions

1
In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, and peppermint extract.
2
Add a few drops of green food coloring.
3
Blend until the mixture is smooth and has reached your desired shade of green.
4
To make the whipped topping, pour heavy whipping cream into a medium bowl and whisk vigorously until stiff peaks form.
5
To prepare the serving glass, spread a layer of white frosting around the outer rim.
6
Dip the frosted rim onto a plate of green sprinkles to coat evenly.
7
Pour the blended milkshake into the prepared glass.
8
Top the milkshake with the homemade whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill your glass before pouring to keep the shake colder longer and prevent early melting.
Use softened vanilla ice cream (slightly melted) for smoother blending rather than rock-hard ice cream that clumps.
Add the peppermint extract gradually—¼ tsp can be strong; taste as you blend and adjust to your preference.
Apply the sprinkle rim immediately after frosting and before serving so sprinkles stay crisp.

Substitutions

Vanilla ice cream → mint chocolate chip ice cream (omit peppermint extract for less intense mint flavor)
Peppermint extract → 1/2 tsp fresh mint leaves blended with the shake (slightly less intense)
Heavy whipping cream → Greek yogurt whipped with 1 tbsp powdered sugar (tangier, lighter topping)
Maraschino cherry → fresh strawberry or whipped cream dollop (lighter garnish option)

Storage & make-ahead

Blend fresh to order. Leftover shake separates within 30 minutes; store whipped cream topping and cherry separately in the refrigerator if needed.

Equipment

blender · cocktail glass or milkshake glass

Common Questions

Can I make this milkshake without peppermint extract?

Peppermint extract is essential for authentic mint flavor. You could substitute with 1/2 tsp dried peppermint steeped in warm milk before blending, though the intensity may differ.