This Grimace Shake Recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the viral McDonald's milkshake at home anytime you crave it!
The ever-popular Grimace Birthday Shake at McDonald’s created quite a buzz during its time in the spotlight. But now that it’s no longer available, there’s no need to fret. You can easily whip up your very own Grimace Shake at home using just a few simple ingredients.
Creating the purple Grimace Birthday Shake is a breeze. Simply blend the ingredients together in a blender and add a dollop of whipped cream and some rainbow sprinkles for an extra touch of fun.
Although it’s optional, a drop or two of purple food coloring can be added to achieve that deeper hue reminiscent of the shakes served at McDonald’s, perfectly capturing Grimace’s iconic color.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to try it or find yourself craving its taste, why not give this Grimace Birthday Shake recipe a whirl? You won’t be disappointed!
If you love this Grimace Shakes, try our Shamrock Shake McDonald’s copycat recipe!
Who is Grimace?
Grimace is a purple mascot for McDonald’s and is to believe to either be a taste bud or an embodiment of a milkshake. What do you think he is?
What is a Grimace Shake?
A Grimace Shake is a purple shake that was available at McDonald’s for a limited time during the month of June 2023. It was released for Grimace’s birthday and part of a Grimace Birthday Meal promotion.
What does a Grimace Shake taste like?
It has a berry flavor with a hint of vanilla and is purple in color.
Grimace Shake Ingredients
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Whole Milk
- Whipped Cream
- Purple Food Coloring (optional)
- Rainbow Sprinkles (optional)
Equipment Needed
- Blender: Use a good quality, high powered blender for this recipe to make a smooth consistency.
- Milkshake Glasses: Can use tall glasses if you don’t have milkshake glasses.
- Straws: Any kind of straws will work for this milkshake; paper, plastic, glass or stainless steel.
- Ice Cream Scooper: Use a good sturdy ice cream scooper to get the ice cream out of the carton.
- Measuring Cups: Any kind will work as long as they can measure out the ingredients.
How to Make a Grimace Shake
Add blueberries, raspberries, whole milk, vanilla ice cream and food coloring (optional) to a blender and blend until smooth consistency.
Pour the milkshake into a glass and top with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles (optional) and a straw. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use frozen berries to help make the milkshake thicker and a smoother consistency.
- Chill glasses for 15-30 in the freezer for to help keep the milkshake colder longer.
- If ice cream is too frozen, let sit on the counter for a few minutes to soften up.
- If milkshake is too thick, add a little bit more milk and blend.
- If milkshake is too thin, add more ice cream and blend.
- Add more blueberries if you want more blueberry flavor.
FAQs
Yes, you can make this shake ahead of time and store in the freezer. When ready to consume, take out of freezer and allow to sit for a few minutes to soften up a bit.
Yes, you can. Multiply the amount of ingredients by servings you need. Or you can put them in smaller glasses for more servings.
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Recipe
Grimace Shake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Frozen Blueberries
- ½ cup Frozen Raspberries
- 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
- ½ cup Whole Milk
- 1 drop Purple Food Coloring (optional)
- Whipped Cream
- Rainbow Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Add blueberries, raspberries, whole milk, vanilla ice cream and food coloring (optional) to a blender and blend until smooth consistency.
- Pour the milkshake into a glass and top with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles (optional) and a straw. Enjoy!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Bumblebtuna says
Is it safe to say you need to use seedless blueberries and raspberries? My attempt at this was ruined 😔
Alison says
I used frozen of each. None were seedless. What happened to yours?
Stefani says
I used fresh raspberries and blueberries as they were what I had on hand but it still turned out yummy! Thank you!!
Alison says
So good to hear that!
Eli says
Mines was good
Hugh Chandler says
I used raspberry syrup instead of fresh berries and it works well because the seeds disappear just like a normal grimace shake.
Alison says
Great idea!
Haidilao says
What a fantastic post, I love to read it, and I recommend you try Haidilao Singapore cause its drinks are also related.
Sue Bromley says
Just made for my grandchildren. The store was out of frozen raspberries so I used fresh. The shakes turned out great. I even like them…….😊
Thank you for the great recipe.
Alison says
You’re welcome. So glad you liked it!
Vonda Jenkins-Kimrey says
I’m going to add tasteless protein powder! One scoop is 25grams of protein. I add it to many dishes I cook. My family is none the wiser. 🌞
Alison says
That’s a great idea!
Shane Mendel says
Tasted good but not remotely close to a grimace shake. It’s a great berry shake but that’s it.
Brooklynn says
Just made it for my family! It worked great! It was a bit fruity but I think it was better fruity. I never tried the real shake 😁
Alison says
Yay! So glad you liked it. I came up with 2 different recipes and this one was the closest to the actual shake.
Jill says
I actually used a frozen blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry mix with some fresh blueberries and it was great!
Kenza says
I loved the Grimace Shake same to my son and Daughter!!!
Dee says
I have never tried the Grimace shake but my son Has been talking non stop about it and it’s not here in Canada so I found this recipe and he and his friend absolutely loved it!!
Aho says
I have no further i just have…………………….
Aho says
And I never tried the drink and I told my mom and dad the happy birthday grimace
Alison says
Yay, so glad you like it!
DIEGO NELSON GUZMAN says
grimace shake
Aho says
And I never tried the drink and I told my mom and dad the happy birthday grimace
Javion says
It is good 🫐🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕
Alison says
So glad you like it!
Rene says
Kids loved it without raspberries tho
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Alison says
So glad they loved it!
Nevaeh says
it was so great really try it
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betty o'conner says
I recently made this grimace shake for my grandchildren using this recipe and they absolutely love it! My grandchildren have been begging me for the grimace shake after the new McDonald’s Grimace Egg toy came out, they were sad when the Grimace Egg and the Grimace Shake were discontinued. My grandchildren have told me the flavor is absolutely spot on and told me it is indistinguishable from the real Grimace Shake! I absolutely love what you have done Alison, thank you! I will be making this again in the future for my grandchildren.
Alison says
You’re so welcome. I’m so glad they like it.
cheese nimble says
i love grimnace shakes
Shanequa Brown says
love this recipe, stay young beautiful and unique twin 😉
sneakymegaknight says
Although some may believe that the grimace shake is beatable and can be improved on, it can not be. I know first hand, now listen to me. Grimace is the love of my life and I love him. If you love this shake, I suggest grimcest as an extra.