Holiday Merry Mint Milkshake by Bird
Sip into the festive spirit with the Holiday Merry Mint Milkshake by Bird—an indulgent and vibrant treat perfect for the holiday season. This creamy delight combines velvety vanilla ice cream, rich whole milk, and a refreshing hint of peppermint extract, creating a perfectly balanced, frosty drink. A dash of optional green food coloring adds a cheerful, holiday-inspired hue, while whipped cream, crushed mini candy canes, and maraschino cherries transform each glass into a show-stopping dessert. Ready in just 10 minutes and yielding three servings, it’s an effortless option for brightening your holiday gatherings or satisfying your seasonal sweet tooth. Effortless to prepare and bursting with festive flavor, this holiday milkshake will surely become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 3 pieces mini candy canes, crushed
- 3 pieces maraschino cherries
Instructions
In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring, if using. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
Taste the milkshake and adjust for sweetness or mint flavor by adding a little more peppermint extract if desired.
Pour the milkshake into three tall glasses.
Top each milkshake with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the whipped cream for a festive touch.
Garnish each milkshake with a maraschino cherry on top.
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy the holiday cheer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 442 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.9 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 934 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1335 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
