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Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry
Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry
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McDonald’s Is Bringing the Shamrock Shake Back Early

St. Patrick’s Day is an underrated holiday, change my mind. From the traditional corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, and soda bread to the not-so-traditional Lucky Charms cereal, the Irish holiday is full of sleeper hits — including the legendary Shamrock Shake.

Since it’s been a minute since the fast food chain has offered these fan favorites, here’s a refresher on the festive green offerings. The Shamrock Shake is a creamy vanilla soft-serve, blended with the unmistakable minty Shamrock Shake flavor and finished with a tasty whipped topping. It’s been an iconic powerhouse since 1967.

Beginning Feb, 21, McDonald’s menus nationwide will be celebrating the return of the Shamrock Shake®, as well as the fan-favorite OREO® Shamrock McFlurry® for a limited time.

The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry first debuted in the U.S. during 2020 Shamrock Shake season, and now it’s back by popular demand. It upgrades the classic with crunchy Oreo cookie pieces, perfect for fans of mint chocolate. 

If you can’t make it to Mickey D’s, Spoon University has a recipe to enjoy the seasonal shake right at home. And, if fast food isn’t your thing, here are 13 other ways to get your Shamrock Shake fix. I’m feelin’ lucky — and lovin’ it. 

Kennedy Dierks is a National Contributor at Spoon University, and chapter president of Spoon at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. She covers all things food and has a soft spot for pop-culture moments, product launches, and the occasional cocktail. Beyond Her Campus, Kennedy plans to pursue medicine and currently works as a medical assistant and clinical researcher. She has written for Teen Vogue, ABC News, and Girl’s Life Magazine, in addition to a number of academic and scholarly journals. She recently graduated from Seton Hall University, where she majored in Biology and Religious Studies while minoring in Art History. Kennedy is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at Seton Hall’s College of Interprofessional Health Sciences. Kennedy is a Taylor Swift aficionado who is convinced that a New Jersey bagel makes everything better. In her free time, she can be found teaching spin classes at the gym, playing the guitar, designing art for her Redbubble shop, or roaming the aisles of Trader Joe’s looking for her new favorite product.