Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　5 minutes

　　This variation on the Shamrock Shake is a boozy take on the classic St. Patrick's Day milkshake.

Ingredients

　　1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream

　　1/2 cup whole milk

　　1 ounce crème de menthe

　　1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)

　　6 drops green food coloring

　　Whipped cream (optional)

　　Green sprinkles (optional)

　　Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

　　In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, crème de menthe, peppermint extract, if using, and the green food coloring. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into a glass and top with the whipped cream and sprinkles.