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food, sponsored · February 24, 2017

Shamrock Shakes are back – with a twist (and a limited edition STRAW) #giveaway

This post may include affiliate links and I may earn commission if you make a purchase through these links.
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?

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Comments

  1. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:29 am

    How much fun!!!! Those would be great for some layered smoothies!

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  2. Audrey says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:33 am

    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!

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  3. Neely Moldovan says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:46 am

    give me all the shamrock shakes! its been so long! sounds so good today

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  4. Nona C says

    February 24, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    I love the shamrock shake! I think the chocolate shamrock will be my fav! Chocolate and mint are a perfect pair!

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  5. Divya says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    Wait. This straw was invented with the Shamrock shake in mind?!?! Or did it just come out around this time coincidentally!

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  6. Darcy Koch says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    It’s been years but I have tried the green milkshake and it was too sweet. I think I would like the chocolate.

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  7. Jessica says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    Yes, I love Shamrock Shakes and would love to try the chocolate version this year.

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  8. Nannypanpan says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    I haven’t tried , but my son would love it

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  9. Kristen says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    I have tried the Shamrock Shake, but haven’t had one for years. I think I will try the Chocolate Shamrock this year.

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  10. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    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!

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    • Amanda m says

      February 26, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      I agree, it adds the special touch 🙂 I like the mixed idea too

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  11. Adriana Lopez says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    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 =)

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  12. shirley says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    I have never tried, think I will.

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  13. Elle says

    February 25, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    I have not yet but would love to try the shake.

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  14. bn100 says

    February 25, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    not yet, but would

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  15. Toughcookiemommy says

    February 25, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    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.

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  16. Sara Cunningham says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:11 am

    I have tried the regular one and look forward to trying the chocolate version!

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  17. Cathi Crismon says

    February 26, 2017 at 11:31 am

    I’ve never tried the Shamrock shake but dining so will be a delightful treat with my grandchildren!!

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  18. Kelly D says

    February 26, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Yes, I love the Shamrock Shake. I think I would try the chocolate one.

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  19. Steve Weber says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    I love Shamrock shakes.. I won’t be trying the chocolate though

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  20. Stefanie G says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    I have never tried a Shamrock Shake before, but I plan on trying the Chocolate Shamrock Shake!

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  21. Marilyn Nawara says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    I LOVE Shamrock shakes — can’t wait to try the new Chocolate one!

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  22. Jessica To says

    February 26, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    I haven’t tried the Shamrock Shake but I want to try the new chocolate one.

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  23. Crystal says

    February 26, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    Oh my goodness! I love the original, but adding chocolate? I think I’m in love. Can’t wait to try one.

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  24. Rachel says

    February 26, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    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.

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  25. Lauren says

    February 26, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    I have tried the Shamrock shake but not the chocolate one.

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  26. CourtneyLynne says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:24 am

    Omg can we say yum?!?! I just love shamrock shakes!!!! Looks like I need to make a trip to Mc Donald’s

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  27. Natalie says

    February 27, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    I have not tried the Shamrock shake yet but I have heard great things about it!

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  28. Susan Smith says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Yes, I love the Shamrock Shakes and would love to try the chocolate version this year.

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  29. Tamra Phelps says

    February 27, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    I have tried the Shamrock Shake & I have no doubt I will try the chocolate version, too. I love a good, thick milkshake.

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  30. Linda says

    February 28, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    I will try the Shamrock shake this year.

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  31. Cheryl B says

    February 28, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    That chocolate shamrock shake is a must have!

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  32. Stephanie Phelps says

    February 28, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Oh my gosh no I have not tried the chocolate shamrock shake but I will be it sounds amazing!

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  33. Dana Rodriguez says

    March 1, 2017 at 12:11 am

    Absolutely. This is on my to do list!

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  34. Margaret S Porter says

    March 1, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I have tried the Shamrock shake and I cant wait to try the chocolate shamrock!

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  35. Laurajj says

    March 1, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Oh we love getting the Shamrock Shakes, and are so excited to try the new Chocolate Shamrock Shake!!!! Oh that would be so delicious!

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  36. Edye says

    March 1, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    I love the regular shamrock shake!

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  37. Chrissy says

    March 4, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    I have not tried the chocolate shamrock shake but I can’t wait to!

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  38. Katie Bellamy says

    March 4, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    I wait all year to have a Shamrock shake!

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  39. Cindy says

    March 8, 2017 at 1:14 am

    I have not tried their Shamrock shake.

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  40. Erica Hall says

    March 8, 2017 at 3:55 am

    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..

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  41. Heather Dawn says

    March 8, 2017 at 7:12 am

    Yes, I have tried the Shamrock Shake before! I would love to give the chocolate a try.

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  42. Adriane says

    March 8, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    No I haven’t tried one, but I’d like to 🙂

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  43. Norma says

    March 8, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    The Shamrock shake is delicious!

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  44. Michele Cupp says

    March 8, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    I have never tried it, but I would be open to that.

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  45. Katy says

    March 8, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    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!

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  46. Sarah Mayer says

    March 9, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Yes! and I love the Shamrock shakes.

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  47. Brandon Sparks says

    March 9, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    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..

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  48. Tandi Cortez says

    March 9, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    Yes, I’ve had a couple of Shamrock Shakes already! I love them!

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  49. Austin H. says

    March 9, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    I have never had a shamrock shake but they sound good. I would try the chocolate one too.

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  50. Rajee Pandi says

    March 9, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    I never tried and going to try it soon

    Reply
  51. Andrea Bates says

    March 24, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    I know the giveaway is over – but I’ve never tried a Shamrock shake!!

    Reply

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I’m Jaime – an Asheville, NC mom, blogger and owner of LoveJaime.com. I have many roles as a wife, mom, runner, crafter and friend. I manage a website and social media for my alma mater by day, and this site by night and weekends. LoveJaime.com is a mixture of tips and stories relating to family, fitness, recipes, crafts and life in general. I love to create, write and share content that others can relate to.

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