This Sensational Shake Is Back at McDonald’s Today
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Is Back Today and we are dancing a jig! The minty fresh sensation is a favorite this time of year and McDonald’s Shamrock Shake never disappoints.
Last year, the seasonal St. Patrick’s Day-themed mint drink didn’t land in restaurants until February 20. What the heck?
This year is better.
The iconic shake features vanilla soft serve blended with mint syrup and is layered with a whipped topping. The Shamrock Shake, and an Oreo Shamrock McFlurry with crushed Oreos, are both available nationwide for a limited time.
Listen, I’m not a fan of desserts that taste like toothpaste, but I’m in the minority here. And people LOVE this concoction.
The Shamrock Shake made its debut in was 1970. Disco balls were sparkling, and people were grooving to the beat of the Bee Gees. Amidst the funky vibes, McDonald’s decided to add a touch of green magic to its menu.
McDonald’s, always the trendsetter, wanted to create something special for St. Patrick’s Day. So, they whipped up a shake that would make even a leprechaun do a jig. With its minty freshness and festive green hue, the Shamrock Shake became an instant hit.
Over the years, the Shamrock Shake has become a legendary figure in the fast-food folklore. Each spring, McDonald’s lovers eagerly await its return, like kids waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve. It’s a fleeting romance, though, as the Shamrock Shake bids adieu once St. Patrick’s Day fades away.
Over the years, McDonald’s has introduced other Shamrock Shake-inspired items. In 1980, the fast-food chain launched the Shamrock Sundae, which featured vanilla soft serve topped with mint green Shamrock syrup.
In 2017, McDonald’s unveiled the Chocolate Shamrock Shake, which came with a limited-edition straw designed to deliver “50% chocolate and 50% mint in each sip.” McDonald’s also rolled out a Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappé and two hot options: the Shamrock Mocha and Shamrock Hot Chocolate.
In the McDonald’s timeline, the Shamrock Shake shares the stage with other limited-time wonders like the McRib and the infamous Szechuan Sauce. These items, like shooting stars in the fast-food galaxy, appear briefly but leave a lasting impression.
Who knows what culinary delights the golden arches will concoct next? Until then, let the Shamrock Shake make your day a little luckier.