Mint Milkshake with Maraschino Cherry (Printable)

Creamy mint milkshake with a hint of peppermint and maraschino cherry topping.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream

02 - 1 cup whole milk

03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

06 - Whipped cream for garnish

07 - 2 maraschino cherries

01 - Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, fresh mint leaves, and granulated sugar to blender canister.

02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.

03 - Taste mixture and add additional sugar or peppermint extract if needed to achieve desired sweetness and mint intensity.

04 - Pour blended milkshake evenly into two chilled serving glasses.

05 - Top each serving with generous whipped cream swirl and finish with one maraschino cherry.

06 - Insert straws and serve right away while milkshake maintains optimal texture and temperature.

01 -

Tastes like an elevated version of the milkshake you begged for as a kid but with actual fresh mint brightness instead of artificial syrup
Comes together in literally five minutes, which means you can go from craving to sipping faster than delivery would arrive
The peppermint cuts through the rich ice cream so it feels indulgent without leaving you with that heavy dessert regret

02 -

Over-blending can actually make the texture thin and weirdly frothy, so stop as soon as everything looks uniform
If you want that restaurant-style thickness, freeze your milk in an ice cube tray first and use those instead of liquid milk
The food coloring debate is real in my household, but honestly, a pale green shake tastes just as good as a bright neon one

03 -

Buy your peppermint extract from the baking aisle, not the essential oils section, because food grade is non-negotiable here
If the mint flavor seems too sharp or artificial, a tiny pinch of salt rounds everything out beautifully