I woke up this morning with a brilliant idea to create Bailey’s Cookie Balls, but that didn’t go so well. Apparently, you cannot add 1/4 cup of Baileys to the recipe and not end up with a sticky mess! I added 1/4 cup of powdered sugar….still too sticky. So I added an additional 1/4 cup thinking it would soak up the extra liquid…nope! Change in plans, how about a Boozy Shamrock Shake instead?
I’m pretty sure that you have already figured out that they did not work, lol. Well then, let’s just go ahead and move onto the next recipe on the list…..Boozy Shamrock Shake! When I see a recipe that calls for peppermint extract, my brain sees peppermint schnapps!! Not for the alcohol content, but for the intense mint flavor that does not taste like toothpaste…..
They say that a pictures says a thousand words, well I only needed that photo to say one…..Vegan! I have included instructions for both, so I needed images for both. 😉
How to make a Boozy Shamrock Shake:
For the vegan option we are using Vanilla Coconut Milk Ice Cream and canned, full-fat coconut milk {make sure you shake the can before you open it}…..
If you don’t get a chance to make your ice cream ahead of time, this works great in a pinch. You just need to set it out on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes to soften.
Place the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint schnapps, and gel food coloring in a blender…..
Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into 1 large glass with 2 straws, or 2 smaller glasses and top with whipped cream {Coconut Whipped Cream} and decorative sprinkles…..
Those decorative straws are really cute and great for photos, but they are completely useless to actually drink with!! Do yourself a favor and grab a real straw. 😉
I used (2) 14.75 ounce Goblets in these photos. In reality, this shake should be divided into (4) smaller glasses…..according to official serving sizes. We all know how many of us actually follow those guidelines, right?
More St. Patrick’s Day cocktail recipes:
Boozy Shamrock Shake Cupcakes – the cake version of this cocktail
Polyjuice Potion – it’s green spiked punch, ignore the name. 😉
Enjoy!!
Boozy Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 2 Cups vanilla ice cream softened - I used coconut milk ice cream
- 1/3 cup whole milk I used full-fat coconut milk in a can
- 4 Tablespoons 101 proof peppermint schnapps
- green gel food coloring
- whipped cream I used coconut whipped cream
- decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Allow ice cream to soften on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Place ice cream, milk, schnapps, and green coloring in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into one large glass or divide between 2 smaller glasses. Top with whipped cream and decorative sprinkles.
- Serve with a straw.
Mmm, I’m liking my lips! This sounds wonderful. What a fun treat for St. Patrick’s Day. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/02/19/home-matters-linky-party-25/ 🙂
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So the cookie balls didn’t turn out, but hey, you’ve got this! This shake sounds awesome, Lisa, and pinning! 🙂
Ptttht. Official serving sizes. P’shaw….
-andi
Great idea…Didn’t even think about adding peppermint schnapps, I’ll have to try this! 🙂
Thank you Marissa. I am turning into the Queen of Booze around here, you just never know where I will sneak it in next! 😉
I’ve totally had those days in the kitchen…..good for you for just scrapping it and moving on! This one looks like a definite WIN!
Thank you Cathy. 🙂 This IS a WIN, crazy delicious WIN!!
Glad you had this delicious drink to make up for the cookies 😉 Sounds like a tasty consolation prize! Found this deliciousness at Lou Lou Girls, thank you for sharing. Pinning!
This drink looks totally yummy!!! Sorry the cookies didn’t work out, but it looks like this drink more than made up for that! :o) Definitely pinned!
Thank you Debi, I actually think this shake turned out better than what I was expecting with the cookies! 🙂
You have no idea how excited I was when I saw the word “Vegan”! I used to LOVE shamrock shakes, and who doesn’t love a good cocktail? I am totally making this this week. Thank you!
You are so welcome Jen!! Enjoy! 🙂
Yum! This looks amazing. I definitely need to make this for St. Paddy’s Day!
Thank you Ginnie! 🙂
Are you serious right now!? 🙂 This looks soo good. And I’m definitely going to check out some of those ice cream recipes too. Yummy! Glad I came across your blog!
I am totally serious, Kyla…and it’s seriously delicious! I am so glad that you came across my blog as well, welcome. 🙂
I will take one (or two!) of those!!! 🙂
This is one of those drinks that makes St. Patrick’s Day so great!
Yum, I’m a big shake fan, this is a great one for St Patrick’s Day!
Thank you so much Kaylene! 🙂
Pinned this cuz it looks so yummy! Definitely gonna give it a try 😀
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Giselle! 🙂
What a great idea, I love that you used coconut ice cream and milk. Looks yummy!
Thank you Celeste. I love when my lactose intolerance turns into a vegan recipe! 😉
GOOD LAWD!! Coconut ice cream and some mint? I am in love!
Thank you so much Zainab, it’s crazy good!!
This looks very tasty. I normally run from green drinks and food but not this! Linking up from SITS Link Up.
Thank you Aimee! You definitely don’t want to run away from this drink, it’s really good. 🙂
Yum, I want one! This sounds so good and I love the schnapps addition!. Plus, so cute! I would love if you would share this at my blog party, Celebrate It! It is all about celebrating the everyday!
http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2015/02/celebrate-it-blog-party-32.html
This is officially my favorite St. Patrick’s day recipe so far! I’m kinda glad your cookies didn’t work out so that it freed you up to make this instead. I am heading to the store TODAY to get some Bailey’s so I can “practice” this recipe a few times before St. Patrick’s Day (my kids had an entire week off due to snow days–I need this!). Thank you so much for linking up your recipe at This Is How We Roll Thursday.
Cheers!!! We absolutely LOVE this fantastic drink!!!!! It will be featured at this weeks Munching Mondays!! CONGRATS!!!! xoxo Nic
Thank you so much, Nic – I am so excited!!
Oh how yummy….I can’t wait to make this on St. Patty’s Day! Thanks for sharing at The Project Stash!
Thank you so much Marilyn, enjoy! 🙂
Love the color and the adorable shamrock sprinkles. Oh fun is the color of the punch, wow!! So great that you shared your experience with a failed recipe as well, thanks! 🙂
Thanks so much Diana! 🙂
This looks yummy! Just stopping by to let you know your shamrock shake is featured in a St. Patrick’s Day roundup over at The Pin Junkie.
This looks so yummy, I want to drink my screen! I would love it if you stopped by and linked up at Totally Terrific Tuesday!! Have a wonderful weekend! Pinned and shared!
Jess
WOW! Looks great and just my type to try out. Greetings from Dubai and have great day!
Shantana
The picture alone has me hooked! Can’t wait to try it!