St. Patrick’s Day may call to mind hearty meals and pots o’ gold, but that doesn’t mean sweets can’t be part of the equation, too. Add dessert to your celebration with this green St. Pat’s minty shake, a cold, refreshing way to honor the colorful tradition.
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ST. PATRICK’S MINTY SHAKE
Serves: 1
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 3/4 ounces Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
3 scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
Chocolate syrup
Chopped sugar cookies, for garnish (optional)
Pistachios, for garnish (optional)
Mint chocolate candy, for garnish (optional)
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