COCKTAIL HOUR: Drunk Irishman

We always love the IDEA of a Shamrock Shake (so colorful! so festive!), but find the taste is kind of lacking. Is it just us, or do you prefer mintier than most? Shamrock Shake loyalists, please don’t hate, but we’ve definitely had a shake or two that tasted like plain-old-vanilla with food coloring.

Our take on this cult-followed, boozy shamrock shake recipe is made with actual fresh mint, and of course, plenty of booze. We use Branca Menta (Fernet’s minty cousin) for herbal mint goodness and Irish Cream… because — well, it is a St. Paddy’s Day drink and all.

If you’re looking to fulfill your Shamrock Shake craving with more fresh mint flavor and less green dye, you really need to try this boozed-up version!…

Drunk Irishman

• Serves 2

Ingredients

• 4 ounces Irish cream liqueur
• 2 ounces Branca Menta
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves
• 1 pint good quality vanilla ice cream

Instructions

• Combine everything in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour and serve with whipped cream (fresh is best!) and cherries (classic Shamrock Shake style) or with a touch of grated chocolate for added decadence (We used the dark side of some peppermint bark for added mint flavor).
  

Let us know what you think, and send pics!
xo