Quick, shield your children’s eyes. This Boozy Shamrock Shake is for the adults only.

Flavors of cool mint, luscious vanilla, and delicious Baileys give this unabashedly adult shamrock shake oodles of Irish flair.

A close up of a boozy shamrock shake, a green shamrock shake cocktail, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

Once again my guy and I donned our dutiful recipe tester hats and tried a few variations of this naughty shake until we came up with the perfect concoction. The sacrifices we make, I tell ya.

The result was a cool, minty, and potent boozy shamrock shake to end all shamrock shakes.

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You might need to pinch yourself. Flavors of cool mint, luscious vanilla, rich Baileys, & more in this and unabashedly adult boozy shamrock shake. You need this St. Patrick's Day cocktail in your life!

Boozy Shamrock Shake Ingredients

Sinful in pretty much every way, this is the shamrock shake to end all shamrock shakes. It’s an adult, boozy shamrock shake with not one, not two, but three kinds of booze. Plus copious amounts of vanilla ice cream. And whipping cream. And the cherry on top, is, well … a cherry on top.

  • Vanilla ice cream – Use your favorite kind.
  • Creme de Menthe – Green, minty, and perfect for boozy shamrock shakes.
  • Bailey’s Irish Cream – Go with classic Bailey’s or Bailey’s Almondmilk. Both are delicious!
  • Vodka – Plain vodka for an added bit of booze. You can leave this out if you prefer.
  • Vanilla extract – For extra vanilla flavor!
  • Maraschino cherries & whipped cream – The perfect topper.
You might need to pinch yourself. Flavors of cool mint, luscious vanilla, rich Baileys, & more in this and unabashedly adult boozy shamrock shake. You need this St. Patrick's Day cocktail in your life!

Top o’ the happy hour to ya.

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A close up of a boozy shamrock shake, a green shamrock shake cocktail, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
4 from 1 vote

Boozy Shamrock Shakes

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Kare
Yield: 2 drinks
You might need to pinch yourself. Flavors of cool mint, luscious vanilla, delicious Baileys Irish cream dance a jig in this thick, delicious, and unabashedly adult shamrock shake. With three different kinds of alcohol, it’s a strong one. Take it slow!

Ingredients

  • 6 cups vanilla ice cream (3 pints)
  • 4 ounces creme de menthe liqueur (1/2 cup)
  • 3 ounces vodka (1/3 cup)
  • 3 ounces Irish cream liqueur (like Bailey's; 1/3 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Maraschino cherries and sweetened whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

  • Add vanilla ice cream, creme de menthe, vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla extract to a blender and mix until completely blended.
  • Divide between two tall glasses and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve with a straw.

Notes

Dairy-free/vegan option:

Use vegan ice cream (I recommend Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss in Vanilla Island for this one) and Bailey’s Almondmilk Liqueur. Top with coconut whipped cream. Yum!

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g, Calories: 1273kcal, Carbohydrates: 128g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 49g, Saturated Fat: 30g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 174mg, Sodium: 320mg, Potassium: 791mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 116g, Vitamin A: 1667IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 507mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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