McDonald’s Shamrock treats are back for a limited time.Photo:McDonald’sSpring is coming. Proof: the Shamrock Shake and its newer companion, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, are back.In astatement released on Friday,McDonald’sannounced that both variations of the St. Patrick’s Day shake will be available beginning on Feb. 5.The original Shamrock Shake, which has been on the fast food restaurant’smenu for decades, includes soft-serve vanilla ice cream blended with the signature minty “shamrock” syrup. A dollop of whipped cream tops off the treat.The Shamrock Shake is so popular that in 2020, McDonald’s answered the demand with a version of the shake called the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. As the name suggests, crushed Oreo cookies are blended into the traditional Shamrock Shake base in that dessert.Both drinks will be available for a limited time at participating locations while supplies last.The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry and Shamrock Shake.McDonald’sNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry might seem to be simple concoctions, but many fans would agree that the drink tastes best from McDonald’s — just like Coca-Cola.McDonald’s went so far as to release a statement explaining to customers whyit believes that’s true.Per the statement, McDonald’s cleans all of its locations' soda dispensers with filtered water and follows Coca-Cola’s guidelines for serving its drinks.Both the filtered water and the soda’s sugar syrup are pre-chilled at high temperatures and extra syrup is added so that when ice is added to the beverage, the ratio of ice to soda flavor still provides an enjoyable drinking experience.The Shamrock Shake has been a favorite for decades.McDonaldâsAccording toAllRecipes, storing components of the drink at high temperatures helps the carbon dioxide levels remain high, which keeps the drink carbonated for a longer period of time.Additionally, asThe New York Timespreviously reported, Coca-Cola syrup is delivered in stainless steel tanks for McDonald’s, which keeps it fresh and protects it from the environment.
McDonald’s Shamrock treats are back for a limited time.Photo:McDonald’s
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Spring is coming. Proof: the Shamrock Shake and its newer companion, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, are back.In astatement released on Friday,McDonald’sannounced that both variations of the St. Patrick’s Day shake will be available beginning on Feb. 5.The original Shamrock Shake, which has been on the fast food restaurant’smenu for decades, includes soft-serve vanilla ice cream blended with the signature minty “shamrock” syrup. A dollop of whipped cream tops off the treat.The Shamrock Shake is so popular that in 2020, McDonald’s answered the demand with a version of the shake called the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. As the name suggests, crushed Oreo cookies are blended into the traditional Shamrock Shake base in that dessert.Both drinks will be available for a limited time at participating locations while supplies last.The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry and Shamrock Shake.McDonald’sNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry might seem to be simple concoctions, but many fans would agree that the drink tastes best from McDonald’s — just like Coca-Cola.McDonald’s went so far as to release a statement explaining to customers whyit believes that’s true.Per the statement, McDonald’s cleans all of its locations' soda dispensers with filtered water and follows Coca-Cola’s guidelines for serving its drinks.Both the filtered water and the soda’s sugar syrup are pre-chilled at high temperatures and extra syrup is added so that when ice is added to the beverage, the ratio of ice to soda flavor still provides an enjoyable drinking experience.The Shamrock Shake has been a favorite for decades.McDonaldâsAccording toAllRecipes, storing components of the drink at high temperatures helps the carbon dioxide levels remain high, which keeps the drink carbonated for a longer period of time.Additionally, asThe New York Timespreviously reported, Coca-Cola syrup is delivered in stainless steel tanks for McDonald’s, which keeps it fresh and protects it from the environment.
Spring is coming. Proof: the Shamrock Shake and its newer companion, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, are back.
In astatement released on Friday,McDonald’sannounced that both variations of the St. Patrick’s Day shake will be available beginning on Feb. 5.
The original Shamrock Shake, which has been on the fast food restaurant’smenu for decades, includes soft-serve vanilla ice cream blended with the signature minty “shamrock” syrup. A dollop of whipped cream tops off the treat.
The Shamrock Shake is so popular that in 2020, McDonald’s answered the demand with a version of the shake called the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. As the name suggests, crushed Oreo cookies are blended into the traditional Shamrock Shake base in that dessert.
Both drinks will be available for a limited time at participating locations while supplies last.
The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry and Shamrock Shake.McDonald’s
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry might seem to be simple concoctions, but many fans would agree that the drink tastes best from McDonald’s — just like Coca-Cola.
McDonald’s went so far as to release a statement explaining to customers whyit believes that’s true.
Per the statement, McDonald’s cleans all of its locations' soda dispensers with filtered water and follows Coca-Cola’s guidelines for serving its drinks.
Both the filtered water and the soda’s sugar syrup are pre-chilled at high temperatures and extra syrup is added so that when ice is added to the beverage, the ratio of ice to soda flavor still provides an enjoyable drinking experience.
The Shamrock Shake has been a favorite for decades.McDonaldâs
According toAllRecipes, storing components of the drink at high temperatures helps the carbon dioxide levels remain high, which keeps the drink carbonated for a longer period of time.
Additionally, asThe New York Timespreviously reported, Coca-Cola syrup is delivered in stainless steel tanks for McDonald’s, which keeps it fresh and protects it from the environment.
source: people.com
