Irish cream is a sweet cream liqueur made from Irish whisky and cream, with flavors of vanilla and a hint of chocolate. It has a relatively low alcohol level of about 15-17% and is used in cocktails like white Russians, mudslides, Irish coffee, or dessert martinis.

What else can I use crème de menthe for?

Creme de menthe is used in after-dinner cocktails like a Stinger (brandy + creme de menthe) or an Amaretto Stinger (amaretto, an almond-flavored liqueur, + creme de menthe). An Irish Stinger uses Irish cream instead of brandy! You can also use it to make Grasshoppers, another minty dessert cocktail. The Grasshopper is made by combining creme de menthe with white creme de cacao and cream or milk.

Boozy Shamrock Shakes with Irish Cream for St. Patrick’s Day

Boozy Shamrock Shakes

close up of top of an alcoholic shamrock shake in a glass with whipped cream, green sprinkles, and a cherry on top

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These vanilla-mint milkshakes are spiked with creme de menthe and Irish cream liqueur for a yummy and festive St. Patrick's Day treat!

Author: Kelly @ Butter and Thyme
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 5 cups 1x
Category: dessert, drink, quick & easy
Method: no cook, blender
Cuisine: Irish American

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups vanilla ice cream (packed)
1/3 cup 2% milk or sub. any milk
3 ounces green creme de menthe liqueur
3 ounces Irish cream liqueur, i.e. Bailey's
2 cups of ice
Optional toppings: whipped cream, maraschino cherries, sprinkles, and hot fudge

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender: ice cream, milk, creme de menthe, Irish cream, and ice. Blend on high speed until smooth (about 30 seconds).
Pour the milkshakes into glasses and top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the consistency by adding more milk (to make it thinner) or more ice cream (to make it thicker).
This recipe makes enough for 2 large milkshakes (20 ounces each) or 4 smaller milkshakes (10 ounces each).

Find it online: https://butterandthyme.com/boozy-shamrock-shakes/