Shamrock Shooters with Creme de Menthe
Shamrock Shooters with Creme de Menthe are a grownup shamrock shake! But leave out the liqueur and they’re perfect for the whole family!
Shamrock Shooters
These shamrock shooters echo the flavors of the Grasshopper Pie I make every 4th of July. My kids ALL love mint desserts. We’ll ignore the hubby’s opinion as he’s like Mikey, he hates everything (or so it seems some days!). Instead of the whipped cream and marshmallow cream used in the pie, I added vanilla ice cream to the blender along with some milk, peppermint extract, and the requisite creme de menthe! Green food coloring doesn’t hurt, especially when you’re serving these frozen delights for St. Patrick’s Day!
Mini Peppermint Shakes
As a non-alcoholic option, the creme de menthe can be eliminated and green food coloring and a smidgen of peppermint extract will supply the needed components for a green minty shake. Do you like peppermint flavored treats? What’s your favorite??
Adapting These Shamrock Shooters
- Double the recipe to make two full sized milk shakes.
- Leave out the creme de menthe for a non-alcoholic or children’s version.
- Peppermint extract is very intense. Don’t be tempted to add any extra without sampling first.
- Top with sweetened whipped cream for the ultimate shamrock shake experience along with shamrock and green sugar sprinkles. You might also like to add a drop or two of peppermint extract to the cream.
- Use any small glasses to serve, like shot glasses, cordial glasses. The number of servings will vary depending on the size of your glasses.
More Peppermint Recipes You’ll Love:
- Mint Chocolate Chip Truffles from Shugary Sweets
- Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Food Charlatan
- Creme de Menthe Cake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Easy No Bake White Chocolate Thin Mints from The View from Great Island
Shamrock Shooters with Creme de Menthe Recipe
A luscious, mini dessert reminiscent of a grasshopper cocktail!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk (I used whole milk)
- Green food coloring (up to 10 drops or until color is saturated to your liking)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1-2 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur, optional
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Green sprinkles, optional
Instructions
Place the ice cream, milk, food coloring, extract and creme de menthe (if using) in a blender. Process just until smooth. Pour into shooter glassed and top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Epicurious.com.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 96Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
22 Comments on “Shamrock Shooters with Creme de Menthe”
One little shooter would not be near enough. 🙂 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I could seriously go to town on these!
These look so awesome and yummy, I may have 3 in a row. Happy Saint-Paty’s Day!
These would be refreshing any time of the year and the presentation is beautiful.
I love mini desserts! These mini shooters look amazing.
My goodness these look good. I miss mint so much since coming to France since the French are weirdly just not into it that much and – like your Bill – my Antoine is so fussy on the mint. BUT I’d make these just for myself! They look fabulous, Liz. Great idea for Saint Pat’s!
Wow, just look at those colours! xoxo
Perfect for the day! Perfect for most any day. I’ve never had a shooter! Guess that better change soon!
These will make St. Patrick’s Day a whole lot more fun!
What a lovely shooter! Me like your kids love mint desserts as well! I think I will love this! Good idea fo !St. Patrick’s. xo
Sign me up for one (or two!) of these shooters! These look stunning, and I’ll bet they taste even better than they look. So perfect for St. Pat’s! Thanks so much.
They look so refreshing Liz!! Using the vanilla ice cream makes it so easy and quick to make these!!
These are so fun!
Thank you for the article Chris.
They look so perfect! and I feel like spring is coming looking at tchem:)
Don’t these look fun! I love the color and perfect for St Patty’s Day. You’re amazing, you never miss a post or holiday. Impressive!
I love love creme de menthe, or anything mint for that matter! Unfortunately, my Bill is like yours, and doesn’t like anything with a mint taste. I would love to try your shooters, yum!!! Pretty color too!
Ain’t they just beautiful! Love the apple green colour 🙂
What a fun and pretty dessert for St. Patrick’s.
these are so refreshing looking. its been hot here cant wait to have one!
This looks so festive! I love the added touch of the little sprinkles on top:@)
I love creme de menthe! I love how festive these are, perfect for a St. Paddy’s day party!