UPDATE: Feb. 21, 2018 at 12:45 p.m.
McDonald's going green again. The fast food chain has officially brought back its fan-favorited Shamrock Shake just in time for St. Patrick's Day.
The seasonal classic made its debut back in 1970, and it's a pretty simple concoction that consists of vanilla ice cream blended with minty syrup and topped with whipped cream. Last year, McD's brought the beloved drink back and gave customers the option of putting five fun twists on the shake. In addition sweet and minty specialty drink, customers had the option of ordering Chocolate Shamrock Shakes, Shamrock Mochas, Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappés, and even Shamrock Hot Chocolate.
It doesn't look like McDonald's is bringing back the altered shakes this year, but — considering that the Shamrock Shake is delicious enough all on its own — we're not exactly mad about it.
ORIGINAL POST: Feb. 2, 2017 at 4:59 p.m.
Secret menu orders tend to be customers' favorites at popular chains like Starbucks and Taco Bell. As the popularity of menu hacking rages on, fast-food spots have embraced their fans' dedication and added creative riffs to their permanent menus. The latest is a twist on McDonald's beloved Shamrock Shake.
For years, customers in-the-know have requested that their minty soft-serve shake be blended with a chocolate shake on the DL. But now the secret-menu Chocolate Shamrock Shake is finally getting its moment to shine on the real Mickey D's menu.
It will join not only the original mint drink but a Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappé (mocha frappe, shamrock shake syrup, whipped cream) and a Shamrock Mocha (chocolate syrup, espresso, steamed milk, shamrock shake syrup), Brand Eating reports.
You can even order a Shamrock Hot Chocolate, which adds the minty syrup to a classic cocoa made with steamed milk. It's not even Valentine's Day and it's already mint is having its moment. But we're not even mad about it.
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