Shamrock season is back. The classic Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry returned this week, and you can now get one at any of the dozens of McDonalds across the Des Moines metro.
The shamrock shake price range between the three sizes cost between $4.19 and $4.69. The oreo shamrock mcflurry cost $4.89. The price of the shamrock shake makes it very much worth the purchase considering it is only available for a couple of months during the shamrock shake season.
What is the Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry?
Introduced in 1970, the Shamrock Shake is made with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, artificially flavored minty green syrup and whipped topping (about $3-$4 depending on size).
Joining the Shamrock Shake on the menu for a limited time: the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry (about $4; prices are set by individual restaurants), which comes with crushed Oreo cookies. That drink debuted in February 2020 in honor of the Shamrock Shakes 50th anniversary.
If you are counting calories, a medium Shamrock Shake has 540 calories. That compares to 570 calories for a medium vanilla shake and 650 for a chocolate shake. An Oreo Shamrock McFlurry has 560 calories, compared to a regular Oreo McFlurry with 510 calories.
Eating a Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s with my girlfriend!
FAQ
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Are Shamrock shakes all month?
How much does a Shamrock Shake cost?
The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry (about $4) includes blended Oreo cookie pieces mixed in. A Connecticut McDonald’s owner and operator Hal Rosen created the shake in 1967 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Even though the Shamrock Shake was introduced more than 50 years ago, it was only in 2012 that the treat became available nationwide.
How many Shamrock Shakes are there?
More than 60 million Shamrock Shakes have been sold since 1970, according to Fox News. David Zlotnick, senior director of global public relations for McDonald’s, told Vox that it’s “one of McDonald’s most popular seasonal menu items and has gained a cult-like following over the years,” though he declined to provide any hard numbers.
Does McDonald’s have a Shamrock Shake?
The Shamrock Shake officially returned to McDonald’s menu on February 5. Accompanied by its seasonal sibling, the Shamrock McFlurry, the neon treat is the Golden Arches’s yearly ode to St. Patrick’s Day. Coming in three sizes — and ranging from 460 to 800 calories — the mint-flavored shake comes topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
How often can you eat a Shamrock Shake?
You can only grab the Shamrock Shake once a year — generally between early February right up through at least St. Patrick’s Day. Why are Shamrock Shakes bad for you? A small Shamrock Shake comes in at 460 calories with 13 total grams of fat (8 grams of saturated fat) and a whopping 63 grams of sugar.