Mint Milkshake Maraschino Cherry (Printable)

Creamy mint milkshake featuring vanilla ice cream and a maraschino cherry garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Flavorings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
05 - A few drops green food coloring (optional, for color)

→ Garnish

06 - Whipped cream, for topping
07 - 2 maraschino cherries, with stems

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, sugar (if using), and food coloring (if desired) in a blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or mint flavor, if needed.
04 - Pour into two chilled glasses.
05 - Top each milkshake with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
06 - Place a maraschino cherry on top of each milkshake and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under five minutes but tastes like you put real effort into treating yourself right
  • The mint extract creates that perfect ice cream shop flavor without needing any fresh mint leaves
02 -
  • Mint extract varies wildly between brands so start with less than you think you need
  • Over-blending can make the mixture thin and frothy rather than creamy and thick
03 -
  • Peppermint extract gives a more intense mint flavor than pure mint extract so use half the amount
  • A teaspoon of vanilla extract added to the blend rounds out the mint flavor beautifully

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