Huge thanks to McDonald’s for sponsoring this post. As always, opinions are my own.
I feel like I blinked and February is almost over. Spring will be here before we know it and Shamrock Shakes have returned to McDonald’s! Not only have they returned, but this time they’ve brought along a twist…the Chocolate Shamrock Shake and for 2000 people, a fun STRAW (which one lucky reader can win in my giveaway below).
As soon as I learned there was a new Chocolate Shamrock Shake, I wanted to try it. From what I have read, this shake was supposed to be a layer of chocolate shake under a layer of the mint-flavored Shamrock Shake. Mine was the opposite order, and it still did not disappoint. I took the family for desserts this week, and my son was intrigued by the shakes (I ordered one of each, of course.) We both preferred the Chocolate Shamrock Shake, but in his words, he “loves both of them.”
And my child knows his desserts.
I love chocolate and chocolate shakes are one of my favorite treats, but when you add a hint of mint to chocolate? I can’t say no, and this shake was fantastic! Of course it was topped with whipped cream and then pretty green sprinkles and a cherry (which really threw my kid off. He doesn’t understand the value of a cherry on top.)
So to ensure a good ratio of chocolate to mint, McDonald’s turned to two engineering firms to create the perfect straw to consume the Chocolate Shamrock Shake. JACE & NK Labs created the probably-more-revolutionary-than-actually-needed Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (the STRAW). The STRAW’s-shape provides optimal flavor flow dynamics.
I’m not even joking about this. I took my STRAW along and the Chocolate Shamrock Shake was the perfect blend of chocolate and mint.
Only 2000 STRAWs were produced. I received one to review, and I also have one to give away (along with a $25 McDonald’s gift card.) You just have to enter through the Rafflecopter below.
As part of Shamrock season, McDonald’s will donate $.25 from each of the five McCafé Shamrock beverages purchased to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) during the week of March 11-17. In addition to the Shamrock Shake and Chocolate Shamrock Shake, McDonald’s also has the Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappé, Shamrock Mocha and the Shamrock Hot Chocolate. (Trust me when I say if our weather would just COOL OFF, I would be purchasing the Shamrock Hot Chocolate for myself and my boy.) The iconic Shamrock Shake has been a key part of fundraising for RMHC since 1974 when the first Ronald McDonald House was opened.
Tell me….have you tried the Shamrock Shake? Will you be trying the Chocolate Shamrock Shake this year?
How much fun!!!! Those would be great for some layered smoothies!
I had not seen the new shakes!!! What a fun straw to have with a shack was well, I know my kids would love this as a treat!
give me all the shamrock shakes! its been so long! sounds so good today
I love the shamrock shake! I think the chocolate shamrock will be my fav! Chocolate and mint are a perfect pair!
Wait. This straw was invented with the Shamrock shake in mind?!?! Or did it just come out around this time coincidentally!
It’s been years but I have tried the green milkshake and it was too sweet. I think I would like the chocolate.
Yes, I love Shamrock Shakes and would love to try the chocolate version this year.
I haven’t tried , but my son would love it
I have tried the Shamrock Shake, but haven’t had one for years. I think I will try the Chocolate Shamrock this year.
The Straw is so cool! Perfect for shakes like this! I will have to head over to the nearest McDonald’s and get my Shamrock shake and that unique straw!
I agree, it adds the special touch 🙂 I like the mixed idea too
I just learned about the Shamrock Shake and looks so cool and yummy. Need to stop by McDonalds soon and give it a try. That strw is pretty cool. I entered the giveaway wish me luck =)
I have never tried, think I will.
I have not yet but would love to try the shake.
not yet, but would
My husband loves shamrock shakes so he is going to be thrilled that they are back. I love how rich and delicious they are too.
I have tried the regular one and look forward to trying the chocolate version!
I’ve never tried the Shamrock shake but dining so will be a delightful treat with my grandchildren!!
Yes, I love the Shamrock Shake. I think I would try the chocolate one.
I love Shamrock shakes.. I won’t be trying the chocolate though
I have never tried a Shamrock Shake before, but I plan on trying the Chocolate Shamrock Shake!
I LOVE Shamrock shakes — can’t wait to try the new Chocolate one!
I haven’t tried the Shamrock Shake but I want to try the new chocolate one.
Oh my goodness! I love the original, but adding chocolate? I think I’m in love. Can’t wait to try one.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a Shamrock steak before. I’ll have to have one this year to say that I definitely have had one.
I have tried the Shamrock shake but not the chocolate one.
Omg can we say yum?!?! I just love shamrock shakes!!!! Looks like I need to make a trip to Mc Donald’s
I have not tried the Shamrock shake yet but I have heard great things about it!
Yes, I love the Shamrock Shakes and would love to try the chocolate version this year.
I have tried the Shamrock Shake & I have no doubt I will try the chocolate version, too. I love a good, thick milkshake.
I will try the Shamrock shake this year.
That chocolate shamrock shake is a must have!
Oh my gosh no I have not tried the chocolate shamrock shake but I will be it sounds amazing!
Absolutely. This is on my to do list!
I have tried the Shamrock shake and I cant wait to try the chocolate shamrock!
Oh we love getting the Shamrock Shakes, and are so excited to try the new Chocolate Shamrock Shake!!!! Oh that would be so delicious!
I love the regular shamrock shake!
I have not tried the chocolate shamrock shake but I can’t wait to!
I wait all year to have a Shamrock shake!
I have not tried their Shamrock shake.
I get so excited when I see they are back. I learned a copy cat recipe to make them now, with a lot less calories. I probably wont have one this year since I’m trying to reduce my sugar intake..
Yes, I have tried the Shamrock Shake before! I would love to give the chocolate a try.
No I haven’t tried one, but I’d like to 🙂
The Shamrock shake is delicious!
I have never tried it, but I would be open to that.
I haven’t tried the Shamrock Shake, but can’t wait to try the Chocolate Shamrock Shake! I loooove chocolate and mint! I think the straw is super cool, too!
Yes! and I love the Shamrock shakes.
Yes the Shamrock Shake is good but I am really looking forward to the Chocolate Shamrock Shake. I bet it’s going to be so amazing..
Yes, I’ve had a couple of Shamrock Shakes already! I love them!
I have never had a shamrock shake but they sound good. I would try the chocolate one too.
I never tried and going to try it soon
I know the giveaway is over – but I’ve never tried a Shamrock shake!!