If Halloween III taught us anything, it’s that a shady mask-making corporation and a jingle from hell are all you need to ruin Halloween.
So in honor of Conal Cochran and his relentless quest for chaos, here’s the Silver Shamrock Shake—a creamy, minty, boozy concoction that’ll have you humming along to that insidious tune in no time. With a shot of Bailey’s to take the edge off, this shake is perfect for anyone brave enough to face a little mind control with their dessert.
My Silver Shamrock Shake is what happens when McDonald’s Shamrock Shake grows up, gets a little twisted, and decides to throw a Halloween party in March. This boozy, minty delight is the perfect way to indulge while you watch Halloween III: Season of the Witch (c’mon, nothing says “festive” like face-melting masks) or are binging all the Leprechaun movies on St. Patrick’s Day.
What Makes This a Killer Recipe?
There are plenty of boozy milkshake recipes out there, but most of them are just phoning it in with vodka or bourbon. Not here. We’re kickin’ up the flavor by subbing in a cream liqueur—specifically, Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake. Because if we’re going to ruin our diets with a milkshake, it better be worth it.
Using a cream liqueur instead of milk gives the shake an extra layer of richness and flavor, plus it opens up the possibility of swapping in different liqueurs for your own twist.
Here’s the lineup:
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – but feel free to swap out for another flavor.
- Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake – minty, creamy, and a little bit dangerous.
- Green Food Coloring – optional, but enhances the ghoulishly-green glow.
- Whipped Cream and Creepy Garnishes – bug sprinkles, gummy worms, gummy snakes…whatever’s lurking in your candy stash.
Serve it up with the Silver Shamrock jingle in the background for extra chills.
How to Serve
One of the best parts of this Silver Shamrock Shake? The ghoulishly good garnishes. Embrace the weirdness of Halloween III by adding candy bug sprinkles and gummy snakes (Haribo Rainbow Worms and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers) to your shake. Don’t forget the whipped cream!
And if you really want to freak out your guests, serve this shake with the Silver Shamrock jingle playing on repeat. Nothing like a little psychological horror with your dessert!
Silver Shamrock Shakes
- Prep Time3 min
- Perform Time2 min
- Total Time5 min
What You Need
For the Shakes
- 1/2 Cup Bailey's Vanilla Mint Shake cream liqueur
- 2 Cup good-quality vanilla bean ice cream
- Green gel food coloring, optional
For the Garnishes
- Whipped cream, optional
- Gummy worms, optional
- Candy bugs, optional
What to Do
In a high-speed blender (I use a Vitamix or a BlendJet), combine the Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake cream liqueur, vanilla bean ice cream, and green food coloring (if using). Blend until thoroughly combined.
Pour into glasses and add preferred garnishes (I used whipped cream, candy bugs, and assorted gummy worms).
Top with a straw with the Silver Shamrock topper printable (free download on Patreon!).
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