Since its debut in the 1970s, McDonald’s Shamrock Shake has garnered something of a cult following. I’m certain part of its popularity stems from very limited availability. You might be interested to know the Shamrock Shake has its own website pointing devoted fans to selected serving locations. I love a good milkshake, but this seems a little crazy. Me? I prefer a blizzard. It’s got all the goodness of a milkshake with something delicious stirred in.
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we created a Shamrock Blizzard you can make in your own kitchen without having to track down the elusive green drink. To make it even more fun and festive, we’ve added Irish whiskey to the mix (McDonald’s can’t do that!). If you’d like a “potent” blizzard, make it with straight whiskey. But if you want to serve these to a gaggle of kids, make sure to use milk instead! For something in between, use half whiskey, half milk.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
For this recipe, you need these delicious ingredients: mint chocolate chip ice cream, whole milk, Irish whiskey (optional), chocolate cookies (such as Oreos or Famous Chocolate Wafers), and whipped cream.
Start by putting the entire container of ice cream in the blender. Yes, the entire container. Hey, I never said this was a diet recipe.
Add the milk and/or whiskey.
Blend until the ice cream takes on this consistency.
Crumble 7 of the chocolate cookies with your hands and stir them into the blizzard. I’m always guilty of digging around in the ice cream to find the big chunks of cookie dough or brownie, so I prefer to leave my cookie bits big (and easy to find!).
Pour a portion of the blizzard into 6 glasses, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with crumbs from the remaining cookie.
These blizzards are so good they’ll be gone in seconds.
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Description
Like the Shamrock Shake? You’re going to love this Shamrock Blizzard!
Ingredients
- 1 container (48 Oz. Size) Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Softened (We Used Edy's Brand)
- ½ cups Irish Whiskey Or Milk
- 8 whole Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Such As Oreos, Crumbled, Divided
- 1 can (6.5 Oz. Size) Whipped Cream
Preparation Instructions
Headnote: For a potent shake, use all whiskey. For a virgin version, use the milk. For something in between, use 1/4 cup each: milk and whiskey.
In a blender, process ice cream and whiskey until smooth. Stir in 7 of the crumbled cookies. Pour into tumblers, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with remaining crumbled cookie.
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Three Many Cooks is the always-entertaining food blog of Pam Anderson and her two daughters, Maggy and Sharon. Pam is a well-known and much-respected food writer and author, Maggy is a “hippy adventurer meets 1950s housewife,” and Sharon refers to herself as a recovering food snob learning to survive on a graduate student’s budget. Theirs is a strong relationship both inside and outside the kitchen, and it shows in the food they create and the stories they tell.
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Gerette H. on 3.28.2012
Not impressed with the Shamrock Shake so we came home and added green Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cassis – so much better. Next time will try with the Whiskey – can’t go wrong!
Marie Valum on 3.19.2012
We enjoyed the Shamrock Blizzards on St.Paddy’s Day, they were wonderful!
Lyn on 3.15.2012
I think I might just skip a few ingredients and toss in some GS Thin Mint cookies. I think I have some around here….somewhere…..I think.
linda-marie on 3.14.2012
This looks so awesome I can’t wait to go shopping for my mint etc.
yummy in my tummy! 08002
Scentsy Wickless Candles on 3.14.2012
This sounds amazing! I wonder if it would be good with Kahlua or Bailey’s instead of the whisky. I will give it a try and let you know.
Michelle on 3.14.2012
Wow awesome and would love to try this one looks so good and love the adult touch to it
Maureen on 3.13.2012
Love this recipe! In m ylife, whiskey is NEVER an option…it is mandatory!
Megan {Country Cleaver} on 3.13.2012
Fantastic! And I love the addition of the whiskey just for an adult touch.
Nicola on 3.13.2012
This is brilliant, I will be bringing the kids to the parade this weekend and am making a bit of a party of it, they will love making these (without the whiskey!). I am delighted to see real Irish whiskey on the menu but if it is possible to get it in the states, can i suggest you try Tullamore Dew, it is a smoother taste than Jameson but I am not sure how available it is outside of Ireland – also if you come across whiskey made by the Cooley Distillery, give it a go, it is a small distillery in County Louth but is considered to be one of the best.
La Feile Padraig to you all!
Colleen on 3.12.2012
This looks heavenly. A chef from the food channel show, “The Best Thing I’ve Ever Eaten”
said that if a soup (french onion was his dish) isn’t dripping over the edge it’s not as good. I believe the same is said for this recipe. The photo is delicious and caught my attention right away.
Daisy Boots on 3.12.2012
Sooooo……needed a little “something-something” for the church shin~dig on Wednesday night…..here it is!
Joanne on 3.12.2012
Just bought Oreo cookies in honor of their 100th birthday.
All I need is the ice cream……can’t wait to try it.
arnold on 3.12.2012
great idea not a fan of whiskey but i can see this with baileys mmm so smooth. Thank you for the inspiration.
Lois Schultz on 3.12.2012
OHH this looks soo good ! and now I don’t have to make a trip to Mc Donalds for one ! Love It !!
Sharon on 3.12.2012
This is pure evil…devine scrumptuous evil! Smiling & Waving, Sharon
Shawna on 3.12.2012
Looks heavenly!
I’m wondering if it would be a good option to amp up the chocolate mint with crème de menthe or peppermint schnapps + crème de cacao? I am a chocolate mint fiend!
Erin on 3.12.2012
this is genius! i tried a shamrock shake for the first time a few weeks ago (since i LOVE the girl scout thin mint blizzard, i was certain i would be a fan) let me tell you… i was WRONG!!!! blizzard > milkshake.. and oreos+mint ice cream> that silly green food coloring… bleh
Pioneer recipe FOR THE WIN!!!!
Anne on 3.12.2012
I am SOOOOO trying this tonight!! Imagine how awesome it would be with Andes Candies!!!!
HeritageBelle on 3.12.2012
Wonderful! Marvelous!!
Does anyone have any thoughts about using Irish Cream instead of whiskey?
Christine on 3.12.2012
Heaven does exist!!
Julie Leto on 3.12.2012
I just figured out to do with the Thin Mints in my freezer!
Amber {Sprinkled With Flour} on 3.12.2012
This sounds wonderful! If it wasn’t breakfast time I’d make this right now.
Paula B. on 3.12.2012
Oh my, I am speechless at the sight of this deliciousness. (One thing though, your photography: yummy perfection.)
Allyn on 3.12.2012
I want you, I need you, oh baby, oh baby.
But seriously, can you mail me one? I don’t need to have any extra ingredients for this laying around.
Theresa in ALberta on 3.12.2012
As a descendant of an Irish man from Kilkenny Ireland I feel honor bound to make this treat for St Patricks day eh ;p
Yogamama on 3.12.2012
I’ll take one WITH the whiskey
Lori @ RecipeGirl on 3.12.2012
You girls are fab- how cool is this adult shamrock shake??? The best!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh on 3.12.2012
I’ll take your version over that hideous annual concoction any day!