Mint Milkshake Maraschino Cherry (Printable version)
Creamy mint milkshake blended smooth, topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, perfect for cooling down.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, optional for extra freshness
→ Sweetener
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional adjust to taste
→ Topping
06 - Whipped cream for garnish
07 - 2 maraschino cherries
# How to Make It:
01 - Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, fresh mint leaves if using, and granulated sugar to the blender jar.
02 - Process on high speed until mixture achieves a completely smooth, creamy consistency without visible mint leaf pieces.
03 - Taste the blended milkshake and add additional sugar or peppermint extract as needed to achieve desired sweetness and mint intensity.
04 - Divide the milkshake evenly between two pre-chilled glasses, pouring carefully to maintain the smooth texture.
05 - Top each serving with a generous swirl of whipped cream and finish with one maraschino cherry placed on top.
06 - Present milkshakes promptly with straws while the texture remains thick and the whipped cream holds its shape.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- It's like drinking a thin mint cookie but creamier and more refreshing
- Ready in under five minutes but tastes like you worked harder for it
02 -
- Over-blending can make shakes thin and watery as the ice cream melts from friction—watch closely once it looks smooth
- Fresh mint leaves don't break down completely, so expect tiny green flecks throughout (if that bothers you, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve)
03 -
- Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to bring out all the flavors—it makes a bigger difference than you'd expect
- For a chocolate mint version, swap the vanilla ice cream for chocolate and use chocolate syrup on the inside of the glass