Milkshakes are generally something I don’t allow myself to indulge in much, but darned if I didn’t embrace this excuse. I tried a couple of different kinds of milkshakes, but this big, shareable Spicy Vanilla Chai Milkshake was the stand-out.

Super creamy chai goodness in milkshake form – what could be better?

What really seals the deal with this recipe is an intriguing “what is that?” heat that sort of creeps up on you and then is instantly cooled off by the creamy dairy. This super-secret mystery ingredient? Here’s a hint.

Oh, I can’t keep a secret for long. It’s cayenne pepper! Yep, I add cayenne pepper to the mix, and I’ve gotta say I think it takes this milkshake recipe from good to sensational.

It’s a pretty simple recipe overall. It’s essentially just infused milk and ice cream, and I made it even lazier by starting with chai tea and not even making it from scratch. Let me just say that I have tried and tried (and tried!) to make chai tea myself with the right blend of black tea and spices, but the perfect combo eludes me. So here, I start with already-spiced chai tea bags and amp ’em up with ground ginger, cinnamon, and – yep – cayenne.

After the concentrated chai-flavored milk cools off, just whir it up with vanilla ice cream and, voila!  Chai milkshake goodness.

This recipe makes one large milkshake. Either indulge proper, split it in two, or plop in two straws for a shareable shake.

Chai carumba!

Yeah, I just said that.

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Flavors of cool mint, luscious vanilla, and delicious Baileys give this unabashedly adult shamrock shake oodles of Irish flair.

Once again my guy and I donned our dutiful recipe tester hats and tried a few variations of this naughty shake until we came up with the perfect concoction. The sacrifices we make, I tell ya.

The result was a cool, minty, and potent boozy shamrock shake to end all shamrock shakes.

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Boozy Shamrock Shake Ingredients

Sinful in pretty much every way, this is the shamrock shake to end all shamrock shakes. It’s an adult, boozy shamrock shake with not one, not two, but three kinds of booze. Plus copious amounts of vanilla ice cream. And whipping cream. And the cherry on top, is, well … a cherry on top.

• Vanilla ice cream – Use your favorite kind.
• Creme de Menthe – Green, minty, and perfect for boozy shamrock shakes.
• Bailey’s Irish Cream – Go with classic Bailey’s or Bailey’s Almondmilk. Both are delicious!
• Vodka – Plain vodka for an added bit of booze. You can leave this out if you prefer.
• Vanilla extract – For extra vanilla flavor!
• Maraschino cherries & whipped cream – The perfect topper.

Top o’ the happy hour to ya.

More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

• Irish Coffee
• Healthy Shamrock Shake Smoothie – basically the antithesis to this boozy version!
• Shamrock Shake Shortbread Cookies
• Buttery Irish Soda Bread
• Vegan Irish Soda Bread
• Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread

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Boozy Shamrock Shakes

You might need to pinch yourself. Flavors of cool mint, luscious vanilla, delicious Baileys Irish cream dance a jig in this thick, delicious, and unabashedly adult shamrock shake. With three different kinds of alcohol, it’s a strong one. Take it slow!

Keyword boozy shamrock shake, boozy shamrock shake with baileys, shamrock shake

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 drinks

Calories 1273kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 6 cups vanilla ice cream 3 pints
• 4 ounces creme de menthe liqueur 1/2 cup
• 3 ounces vodka 1/3 cup
• 3 ounces Irish cream liqueur like Bailey's; 1/3 cup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Maraschino cherries and sweetened whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

• Add vanilla ice cream, creme de menthe, vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla extract to a blender and mix until completely blended.
• Divide between two tall glasses and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve with a straw.

Notes

Dairy-free/vegan option:

Use vegan ice cream (I recommend Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss in Vanilla Island for this one) and Bailey’s Almondmilk Liqueur. Top with coconut whipped cream. Yum!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1273kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 116g | Vitamin A: 1667IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 507mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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