This St. Patrick’s Day, I got to try the exclusive McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. This year was my first time trying it, and I decided to write a mostly unbiased review for everyone out there who is wondering if this shake is worth trying.
The McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is very unique, having been dyed green for the holiday. The milkshake itself was very smooth, creamy and thick, which in my perspective is the ideal milkshake. When I took my first couple sips, I noted a vanilla flavor mixed with mint. However, I also discovered a very strong citrusy aftertaste, which had the flavor of lime.
While I enjoyed my shake, I found the lime aftertaste off-putting – and it messed up the minty part that I enjoyed. When I got home, I mixed some chocolate into some of my shake to create a mint chocolate chip shake – which I thought would be more enjoyable. Warning: I do NOT recommend it! The lime aftertaste disagreed with the chocolate and left me with a lime chocolate chip shake.
I think the Shamrock Shake is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it might not be for me. If McDonald’s would remove the lime aftertaste from the shake, I would be more than happy to buy it. My final review of Shamrock Shake is three out of five stars. Regardless of what I think, I do firmly believe that everyone needs to try a Shamrock Shake at least once in their lives!
By: Caroline McRoskey ‘29, Staff Writer
