Introduction
It’s that time of year again! McDonald’s Shamrock Shake and McFlurry are back for 2023! For over 50 years, McDonald’s has been delighting customers with its iconic Shamrock Shake and McFlurry. The creamy, minty shake and the crunchy, chocolatey McFlurry are the perfect way to celebrate the start of spring. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to share with friends or a special treat for yourself, McDonald’s Shamrock Shake and McFlurry are sure to hit the spot. So grab your friends and head to your nearest McDonald’s to get your hands on these limited-time treats!
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake and McFlurry Return for 2023
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake and McFlurry are making a comeback in 2023! The beloved seasonal treats will be available for a limited time only, so be sure to get your hands on them while you can. The Shamrock Shake is a creamy, minty shake made with vanilla soft serve and a hint of mint flavor. The McFlurry is a creamy, sweet treat made with vanilla soft serve and your choice of candy, cookie, or fruit pieces.
The Shamrock Shake and McFlurry have been a part of McDonald’s seasonal menu since 1970 and 1971, respectively. They have become a beloved tradition for many, and their return in 2023 is sure to be a hit. The Shamrock Shake is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day, while the McFlurry is a perfect treat for any time of year.
McDonald’s is also offering a special promotion for the return of the Shamrock Shake and McFlurry. Customers who purchase a Shamrock Shake or McFlurry will receive a free small order of fries with their purchase. This offer is only available for a limited time, so be sure to take advantage of it while you can.
The Shamrock Shake and McFlurry are sure to be a hit when they return in 2023. Be sure to get your hands on them while you can, and enjoy the deliciousness of McDonald’s seasonal treats.
McDonald’s long-awaited harbingers of spring have finally arrived! The beloved Shamrock Shake and its frosty cousin, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, are rolling out nationwide today and will be available for a limited time.
The Shamrock Shake, which, of course, honors St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, has been a seasonal staple since 1970. The shake has the same base as McDonald’s vanilla shake with a mix-in of mint-flavored green syrup. The Shamrock McFlurry, which has only been gracing menus since 2020, is the chain’s Oreo McFlurry with the same green syrup swirled throughout. Having never tried either of these treats—and being Irish—I decided it was my duty to give them a taste.
As luck (of the Irish) would have it, both treats dropped into my local McDonald’s early. Here’s a tip: As soon as McDonald’s announces a launch date, start stalking your local store because sometimes items appear early. Here’s what I thought of McDonald’s annual homage to St. Patrick’s Day.
The look: The Shamrock shake has a fresh, appealing shade of green. It doesn’t hit you over the head with fake color. The whipped cream was still perched at the top, due to a nice domed lid. The see-through cup showed a well-mixed shake with a few appealing white swirls.
The taste: The flavor was a pleasant vanilla with only a subtle hint of mint. Honestly, the green and mint seem to have more to do with the marketing than the flavor. It’s not overly sweet and I’m surprised by the subtleness of the mint. The only I noticed it was in the coolness that slid down my throat after I took a sip. The cooling action of the mint makes the vanilla more vanilla. The shake is amazingly thick. You can pick up the straw and suck it out from the bottom.
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The look: The McFlurry doesn’t disappoint with the thickness, the spoon is standing straight up without any help. The green drizzle on top is definitely more garish than the shake, but the pieces of Oreo look varied and plentiful.
The taste: The first bite is all about the cookies. The Oreos stay crunchy and there is a perfect mix of bigger pieces and smaller bits. The big pieces are too big however and melt away after one crunch, mingling with the super creamy ice cream. Again, I taste a lot of vanilla and only a hint of mint, the chocolate cookies overpower the subtle mint but that’s okay. The luscious thickness reminds me that McDonald’s has really good ice cream and I really should get it more often.
I definitely taste more mint in the Shamrock Shake, but if you want the fun of a little green to celebrate the big day, get a Shamrock McFlurry without the worry that it’s going to taste like toothpaste-flavored ice cream and Oreos. On any other day though, I’d probably just get a regular old Oreo McFlurry and maybe toss in some fudge too,
P.S. McDonald’s addresses frequent complaints about the ice cream machine being down on its Facebook page with this message: “Our shake and soft-serve ice cream machines undergo heat treatment cycles every 24 hrs—they’re disassembled, sanitized and cleaned every 14 days. So if you can’t get one just keep trying.”