Well, the chain brought a new addition for 2020: an Oreo Shamrock McFlurry to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary treat.
To make you feel luckier, McDonald’s will also be taking the Shamrock Shake nationwide for the first time since 2017.
The Shamrock Shake is green in color and is made with a creamy vanilla soft serve, blended with the unmistakable minty flavor, and topped with a whipped topping.
The new Oreo Shamrock McFlurry has the same soft serve and Shamrock Shake flavor with the addition of Oreo cookie pieces blended throughout. You can enjoy this treat for a limited time in stores around the country starting on Feb. 19.
“We’ve been serving the iconic, cult-favorite Shamrock Shake for 50 years and it’s become synonymous with McDonald’s ever since,” said McDonald’s Vice President of Menu Innovation Linda VanGosen.
“We’re excited to serve up a new way to experience the one-of-a-kind Shamrock flavor in our new OREO Shamrock McFlurry. Our chefs worked to get the perfect balance of OREO cookies and mint for this new delicious dessert. We can’t wait for customers to get a taste this spring.
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The Shamrock Shake was launched for the first time nationally in 1970 by Connecticut McDonald’s Owner and Operator Hal Rosen. He initially created the mint shake to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But, its sales from the drink ended up helping to build the very first Ronald McDonald House to keep families close during difficult times. It all happened specifically after the 3-year-old daughter of a Philadelphia Eagles player was being treated for Leukemia in 1974.
Since then, the signature green shake got immense fan-base, and more than 60 million have been sold. McDonald’s has also released a couple of special twists on the St. Patty’s Day drink over the years.
“Every year customers eagerly await the return of the Shamrock Shake — and over the past five decades, getting a sip of this green legend has become a seasonal tradition for many,” said McDonald’s Archivist Mike Bullington. “The shake’s unique history and widespread passion for this menu item have qualified the Shamrock Shake as a beloved cultural icon.
We feel lucky to have such dedicated Shamrock fanatics, and hope to continue the legacy of this legendary treat for many more years to come.”
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