Shamrock Frappuccino
The Shamrock Shake is a minty seasonal milkshake only available in March at McDonald’s. Whether you love Shamrock Shakes because of nostalgia that takes you back to when you were young, sipping a Shamrock Shake with your dad, or you love them because they’re just one of your favorite frozen treats, you don’t have to wait for March to drink one of these anymore. In this article, you’ll finally know how to order a Shamrock Shake at Starbucks. Not only will you be able to drink these shamrock fraps all year round, but you’ll also be able to personalize them by adding more flavor or swapping out the milks.
Creative Frappuccinos
If you’re a fan of Starbucks, you know that there are tons of different frappuccino concoctions inspired by s’mores, cupcakes, lemon bars, and even unicorns. So then, why not try to make a Shamrock frappuccino? By following these easy steps, you’ll be able to order one anytime of the year; all you need is a Starbucks and one of their amazing baristas.
Side Note: This drink is a bit complicated, so make sure to be friendly and patient with your Starbucks baristas. If there’s a long line, it might be easier to mobile order your Shamrock frap with the Starbucks app. You’ll also get lots stars for this drink if you use the Starbucks rewards program!
How to Order a Shamrock Shake at Starbucks
For a tall: Order a Matcha Green Tea frappuccino with one scoop of Matcha, no classic syrup, one pump of peppermint, and one scoop of vanilla bean powder.
For a grande: Order a Matcha Green Tea frappuccino with one and a half scoops of Matcha, no classic syrup, two pumps of peppermint, and one and a half scoops of vanilla bean powder.
For a Venti: Order a Matcha Green Tea frappuccino with two scoops of Matcha, no classic syrup, two pumps of peppermint, and two scoops of vanilla bean powder.
Dairy-Free or Vegan Options
Nowadays, being dairy-free isn’t uncommon. Sadly, McDonald’s hasn’t gotten the memo quite yet; luckily, Starbucks has plenty of alternative milks for vegans like myself, and now that you know how to order a Shamrock Shake at Starbucks, you can enjoy dairy-free Shamrock fraps all year long—we can’t let dairy drinkers have all the fun and yummy drinks.
For a dairy-free version of the Shamrock frap, simply ask for coconut, soy, or almond milk instead of whole milk, and pass on the whipped cream topping. You can either make your own dairy-free whipped cream, or head to your local grocery store to buy a dairy-free whipped cream for the full Shamrock Shake experience.
Shamrock Shake Fans Rejoice
Now that March is over, Shamrock Shakes are no longer available at McDonald’s. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t drink a Shamrock frappuccino. By simply following the recipes above, you can customize your own minty, green, frozen treat. Additionally, if you want a stronger peppermint flavor, or a greener frap, add more peppermint pumps and Matcha scoops as needed. Now that you know how to order a Shamrock Shake at Starbucks, happy sipping!