McDonald’s Shamrock Shake returned on February 20, and if you haven’t heard, they’ve also released a second version of the minty, Irish-themed holiday treat with crushed Oreo cookies – the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry!
What is a Shamrock Shake?
The McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is a limited-time holiday dessert treat that McDonald’s has been offering for over 50 years since 1967, which began in commemoration of St. Patrick’s Day. It was started by a Connecticut McDonald’s owner and operator Hal Rosen, USA Today reports. Building on Rosen’s original concoction, McDonald’s introduced the Shamrock Shake as a limited-time menu option to other restaurants beginning in 1970.
Reportedly, the treat has only been available nationwide since 2012. However, some markets, such as California, have been lucky enough to have enjoyed the dessert treat annually since the 1970s.
A McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is a minty, Irish-themed holiday treat that starts with the company’s soft serve vanilla ice cream. It’s blended with McDonald’s Shamrock Shake syrup, the green-colored, artificially-flavored ingredient that gives the dessert its characteristic mint taste. The shake is finished off with a whipped-cream-like topping.
The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry
A second version of the treat takes the McDonald’s McFlurry format by adding crushed Oreo cookies and the famous Shamrock Shake syrup, resulting in the aptly named “Oreo Shamrock McFlurry,” People reports.
How many calories in a Shamrock Shake or Oreo Shamrock McFlurry?
For those who are counting their calories, a medium-sized Shamrock Shake has 540 calories. The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry has 560 calories.
Get your McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Oreo shamrock McFlurry while supplies last
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake returned to the menu on February 20, along with the debut of the cookie-loaded Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. Both of these treats are only available for a very limited time – possibly through the end of March – but only while supplies last. Hurry and get yours before they’re gone!
Currently, prices for the Shamrock Shake vary, as prices are set by individual restaurants, but they start around $3-$5, depending on the size. The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry runs around $3.99.
Other “secret” Shamrock Shake menu items
According to the krazycouponlady.com, the availability of McDonald’s Shamrock Shake syrup allows customers to unlock a few McDonald’s secret menu items for those who know what to ask for.
Shamrock iced coffee
Order an iced coffee and ask them to add 1-2 pumps of Shamrock Shake syrup. The coffee will run around $1.79, and 1-2 servings of syrup will run $0.30 – $0.60, for a grand total around $2.39.
McLeprechaun shake
Order a small chocolate shake and a small Shamrock Shake, then ask for a medium cup. Combine the two evenly into the cup. Each shake will run you about $2.99, for a grand total of $5.98.
