There are two treats I generally avoid altogether because they cause me to lose all self-control: French fries and milkshakes.
I have no problem with moderation when it comes to most of the foods I enjoy, but for some reason, set a basket of hot shoestring fries or a tall, frothy milkshake in front of me, and I'm all "NOM NOM NOMMMM" until all that's left is an empty vessel and a distant memory of my dignity.
Since I can't make any promises to myself about sticking with just a sip or two, I just turn a blind eye any time I see milkshakes on a menu. The last time I allowed myself to indulge was when I was about 7 months pregnant and it was a bajillon degrees outside because I figured that if there were any appropriate time to cut myself some slack, that would be it.
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to a new burger joint and, wouldn't you know it, they had an entire section on the menu dedicated to -- you guessed it -- milkshakes! I quickly turned the page and ordered a turkey burger {and shoestring fries, RATS.} but not before catching a glimpse of a milkshake they called the "Thin Mint"... a chocolate shake blended with Bailey's Irish Cream and mint liqueur. Oh. Em. Geeeeee.
Needless to say, I have been fantasizing about "the one that got away" ever since I laid eyes on that description.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I was planning out my editorial calendar for February. My friends at The Baddish Group had given me an assignment to come up with a cocktail to share for National Mint Chocolate Day using Brancamenta {remember when I made these with the liqueur?} but I couldn't figure out what kind of drink I wanted to make.
And then, like a minty lighting bolt of inspiration, I remembered the Thin Mint and I thought, "Bingo."
Ice cream, Brancamenta and Irish Cream come together {or stay apart if you decide to layer the milkshake like I did!} in this super decadent tipsy treat. I have always loved the combination of mint and chocolate, and this work of art brings the two to a whole new level that straddles the line between cocktail and dessert.
Does it get any better?!
Now, hurry up and take this away from me before I melt -- I mean, IT melts! Although, one celebratory sip surely couldn't hurt...
{Boozy} Mint Chocolate Milkshake
Ice cream, Brancamenta and Irish Cream come together {or stay apart if you decide to layer the milkshake like I did!} in this super decadent tipsy treat. I have always loved the combination of mint and chocolate, and this work of art brings the two to a whole new level that straddles the line between cocktail and dessert.
Does it get any better?!
Now, hurry up and take this away from me before I melt -- I mean, IT melts! Although, one celebratory sip surely couldn't hurt...
{Boozy} Mint Chocolate Milkshake
Makes 1 {filling} Milkshake
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1/2 cup chocolate ice cream
2 tablespoons milk, divided
1 tablespoon Irish Cream liqueur
1/2 cup mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 tablespoon Brancamenta mint liqueur
Optional: Whipped Cream & chocolate garnish
1. Drizzle chocolate syrup directly into the glass so that it drips down the insides. Set aside {you may want to refrigerate or put it in the freezer so its nice and cold when the milkshake is ready.}
2. Blend chocolate ice cream with 1 tablespoon mint and one tablespoon Irish Cream liqueur until smooth and combined. {I tried this using a small blender but it heated up too much and got too melty, so I used the blending attachment on my hand mixer instead and it worked perfectly.} Pour into glass and keep in freezer while you make the other half.
3. Blend mint chocolate chip ice cream with 1 tablespoon milk and 1 tablespoon Brancamenta until smooth and combined. Carefully pour over the chocolate half to layer.*
If desired, top with whipped cream and a chocolate square. Sip and enjoy!
1. Drizzle chocolate syrup directly into the glass so that it drips down the insides. Set aside {you may want to refrigerate or put it in the freezer so its nice and cold when the milkshake is ready.}
2. Blend chocolate ice cream with 1 tablespoon mint and one tablespoon Irish Cream liqueur until smooth and combined. {I tried this using a small blender but it heated up too much and got too melty, so I used the blending attachment on my hand mixer instead and it worked perfectly.} Pour into glass and keep in freezer while you make the other half.
3. Blend mint chocolate chip ice cream with 1 tablespoon milk and 1 tablespoon Brancamenta until smooth and combined. Carefully pour over the chocolate half to layer.*
If desired, top with whipped cream and a chocolate square. Sip and enjoy!
*To ensure the layers stay separate, try to keep the ice cream as thick as possible. You may need to freeze the first half of the ice cream mixture for up to an hour to help it stay solid enough to allow for the second layer to sit on top. The good news is, it's delicious even if the layers combine!
