Can you believe how the year is flying by? Soon, it will be St. Patrick’s Day and a celebration of all things Irish. We decided to get into the spirit (pun intended) by making a cool, creamy milkshake no one has been able to resist. This Irish Coffee Milkshake recipe is our adaptation of a traditional mudslide. I think it’s one of the best shakes I’ve ever had! Sure, it’s indulgent, and we can’t drink it every day (although I wound’t mind!), but it’s a great way to celebrate “the luck of the Irish.”
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Irish Coffee Milkshake Recipe
The basic milkshake recipe only has four ingredients, but you’ll want to make sure you use all the added ingredients to give it the truly decadent, over the top taste. You’ll need a chocolate bar or chocolate chips, strong coffee, Baileys Irish Cream (or Kahlua) and ice cream.
You can use any type of chocolate you fancy; dark, milk chocolate or semi sweet. Before you begin to make the shake, chop the chocolate chips or chocolate bar in the food processor or blender.
Add some ice cream, Irish Cream (my personal favorite is still Kahlua) and coffee to the blender. Mix the mixture until blended. If you prefer a mocktail milkshake, just increase the amount of coffee and leave out the alcohol.
Now comes the fun part! Giving the shake the over the top edge! We melted white chocolate and spooned it around the outside rim of the glass and rolled it in green sprinkles. (If you prefer, you can use milk chocolate but you won’t be able to see the sprinkles well.)
Slowly drizzle chocolate syrup down the insides of the glass. Fill the glass with the shake mixture and top with whipped cream. You can add sprinkles or chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream if you want to give the shake an extra pop. Each recipe makes one shake. Most people will not want to share once they’ve tasted it, so be prepared!
Printable Recipe
- ⅓ to ½ cup coffee (depending on taste)
- ¼ cup Irish Cream or Kahlua
- ¼ cup chopped chocolate bar OR chocolate chips
- 2 cups ice cream
- Extras to give it a decadent edge:
- whipped topping
- sprinkles
- white or dark chocolate chips or candy melts (you'll need 2 ounces)
- chocolate syrup
- If coating the rim of glass: melt chips or chocolate melts in microwave for 15 seconds. Stir. If not completed melted, return to microwave for another 15 seconds. Using a spoon, gently coat the outside rim of glass with the chocolate. Immediately roll in sprinkles.
- For shake:
- Mix ice cream, coffee, Irish cream or Kahlua, and chocolate in the blender for 45 seconds or until blended.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup around inside of glass. Add milkshake. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.
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Ooooh, now that sounds yummy! I think I will be making these for myself & my hubby this weekend.
That looks absolutely amazing. I love a good milkshake, and anytime you add coffee to anything, it’s going to hit the spot for me.
I would love to try that delicious shake for St. Patrick’s Day. The Kahlua version looks great and I’ll make the coffee only for my daughter.
I’m such a coffee lover! And, I love the flavour of Irish Cream. This coffee looks so decadent – what a lovely treat! And so pretty too!
I may not be Irish but I’m all for getting into the spirit! Your milkshake sounds dreamy. I adore coffee and the rest of the ingredients just add to the delicious taste.
Nice dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s just hope it’s warm enough to enjoy such a treat! Oh, what the heck, who am I kidding?! Hot or cold, I’ll take one!! 🙂
Oh my goodness! I am going to fix myself this drink today. It doesn’t matter if I use Bailey’s Irish Cream or Kahlua because I like them both! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Sounds delicious and it looks great as well. I can never get enough coffee, especially when it comes with a little adult twist.
I can not wait to try this. It looks so delicious and refreshing. I will have to get the ingredients I need this week.
That looks so good! I love fun coffee drinks!
What a fun shake! I love milkshakes and can’t get enough of them. I tend to make small ones so I don’t over indulge but this one I think I would go for the full size version!
Yum! That looks amazing! I will definitely be making some of these! Looks so good!
I don’t drink coffee but I love Khalua milkshake.. Such a treat especially in summer.
Oh that sounds delicious and I love that it can be a mocktail milkshake or alcoholic.
We always make milkshakes at home, but I’ve never actually bothered to decorate the glass. I love how you used the white chocolate and sprinkles – it really makes it feel that much more special!
This looks REALLY good! I would love to try it this week!
This looks totally different for the upcoming holiday.
What a neat-looking preparation.
This looks insanely delicious! The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day drink! So colorful and beautiful!
What a fantastic idea! Might have to make a non-alcoholic version for myself and the hubby!
wwoaahh.. this looks very tasty!! im sure my hubby will like this too!
This coffee milkshake would definitely get you in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day. Love the pretty colors and the addition of chocolate!
Wow! This looks so delicious and fun. Love the green sugar ring around the rim!
Now that’s an awesome milkshake! I think I can see fixing myself one of these after a stressful week.
I’m all about St Patrick’s Day and all things Irish – I can see me needing one of these very soon!
This looks very tasty. I love all kinds of milkshakes, especially shamrocks.
Mmmm I can be all about this. I love milkshakes. Especially ones during this holiday.
That looks absolutely delicious. I would love to have this in my life about now. I just love the recipes at St. Patrick’s Day.
This is the perfect shamrock shake, Love coffee and chocolate when combined. This is so much fun to cheer on St Patricks Day =)
St. Patrick’s Day makes me laugh. Not really sure why it’s so wildly celebrated, but I love any excuse to make special treats.
Oh i love coffee! I will surely enjoy this coffee milkshake!
Ohh this sounds perfect and has my name written all over it. I love Irish cream or Irish cream infused desserts and this looks so easy to make.
That looks delicious, never tried irish coffee milkshake, now i need to look for kahlua here!! 🙂
What a cool St. Paddy’s day recipe! I love the idea of taking Irish coffee and making it into a milkshake. Kind of an Adult version of a Shamrock Shake!
Oh wow now this is what you call creative! Such a festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! I’m going to make these milkshakes for my family!
You had me at milkshake….and coffee!! What a great St. Patrick’s Day recipe!
This sounds so deliciously decadent, and I love that green sugared rim – so holiday appropriate!
What a cool themed drinks. All the st.Patty’s day lovers who dont drink will like this.