Craving a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake in the off-season? Now you can make your own.

What you’ll need:

1. 1 cup vanilla ice cream
2. 1 cup milk (any fat percentage)
3. 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
4. 1 squirt green food coloring (if desired)
5. Whipped cream, for garnish
6. 2 maraschino cherries, for garnish

How to do it

• Blend the ice cream, milk, mint extract and food coloring together in a blender until smooth.
• Pour into two 16-ounce glasses and garnish each with a squirt of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.