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    Grimace Shake Recipe

    Published: Jul 8, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Grimace Shake Recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the viral McDonald’s milkshake at home anytime you crave it!

    grimace shake recipe

    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!

    McDonald's Grimace Shake in a glass with purple straw

    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

    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

    blended purple milkshake in a blender

    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!

    McDonald's Birthday Shake with whipped cream in a glass

    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

    Can I make a Grimace Shake ahead of time?

    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.

    Can I make a big batch of this milkshake?

    Yes, you can. Multiply the amount of ingredients by servings you need. Or you can put them in smaller glasses for more servings.

    purple grimace shake in a milkshake glass with whipped cream

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    Recipe

    Grimace Shake Recipe

    Alison McFadden
    This Grimace Shake Recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the viral McDonald’s milkshake at home anytime you crave it!
    4.30 from 146 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Copycat Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving

    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.

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    Comments

    1. Bumblebtuna

      July 13, 2023 at 11:48 am

      Is it safe to say you need to use seedless blueberries and raspberries? My attempt at this was ruined 😔

      Reply
      • Alison

        July 15, 2023 at 2:22 pm

        I used frozen of each. None were seedless. What happened to yours?

        Reply
        • Stefani

          July 17, 2023 at 7:12 pm

          I used fresh raspberries and blueberries as they were what I had on hand but it still turned out yummy! Thank you!!

          Reply
          • Alison

            July 18, 2023 at 5:06 pm

            So good to hear that!

            Reply
        • Eli

          August 19, 2023 at 9:03 pm

          Mines was good

          Reply
      • Hugh Chandler

        July 21, 2023 at 9:06 pm

        I used raspberry syrup instead of fresh berries and it works well because the seeds disappear just like a normal grimace shake.

        Reply
        • Alison

          July 30, 2023 at 12:03 am

          Great idea!

          Reply
      • Haidilao

        September 06, 2023 at 2:52 pm

        What a fantastic post, I love to read it, and I recommend you try Haidilao Singapore cause its drinks are also related.

        Reply
    2. Sue Bromley

      August 01, 2023 at 3:01 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Alison

        August 16, 2023 at 11:05 pm

        You’re welcome. So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Vonda Jenkins-Kimrey

      August 13, 2023 at 11:00 am

      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. 🌞

      Reply
      • Alison

        August 16, 2023 at 11:05 pm

        That’s a great idea!

        Reply
      • Shane Mendel

        March 23, 2024 at 11:43 pm

        Tasted good but not remotely close to a grimace shake. It’s a great berry shake but that’s it.

        Reply
    4. Brooklynn

      August 15, 2023 at 8:11 pm

      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 😁

      Reply
      • Alison

        August 16, 2023 at 11:04 pm

        Yay! So glad you liked it. I came up with 2 different recipes and this one was the closest to the actual shake.

        Reply
    5. Jill

      August 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm

      I actually used a frozen blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry mix with some fresh blueberries and it was great!

      Reply
    6. Kenza

      August 27, 2023 at 2:55 am

      I loved the Grimace Shake same to my son and Daughter!!!

      Reply
    7. Dee

      August 27, 2023 at 10:04 pm

      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!!

      Reply
      • Aho

        August 29, 2023 at 2:12 pm

        I have no further i just have…………………….

        Reply
        • Aho

          August 29, 2023 at 2:15 pm

          And I never tried the drink and I told my mom and dad the happy birthday grimace

          Reply
      • Alison

        September 02, 2023 at 10:20 am

        Yay, so glad you like it!

        Reply
    8. Aho

      August 29, 2023 at 2:17 pm

      And I never tried the drink and I told my mom and dad the happy birthday grimace

      Reply
    9. Javion

      August 30, 2023 at 3:25 pm

      It is good 🫐🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕

      Reply
      • Alison

        September 02, 2023 at 10:18 am

        So glad you like it!

        Reply
    10. Rene

      November 18, 2023 at 11:05 pm

      Kids loved it without raspberries tho
      8kids♡this

      Reply
      • Alison

        November 21, 2023 at 5:40 pm

        So glad they loved it!

        Reply
    11. Nevaeh

      December 03, 2023 at 1:31 am

      it was so great really try it

      Reply
    12. cro

      May 07, 2025 at 3:58 pm

      sybau

      Reply
      • mep

        May 07, 2025 at 4:00 pm

        cheese nimble cuh

        Reply
        • cro

          May 07, 2025 at 4:01 pm

          what??? cro sybau. make me a grimace shake tho

          Reply
          • mep

            May 07, 2025 at 4:02 pm

            shat up cuh u suck b

            Reply
    13. gurt

      May 07, 2025 at 4:06 pm

      yo

      Reply
      • gurt

        May 07, 2025 at 4:15 pm

        gurting rn

        Reply
    14. yo

      May 07, 2025 at 4:07 pm

      sybau

      Reply
      • mep

        May 07, 2025 at 4:08 pm

        u suck i hates u plus i love grimace shak

        Reply
    15. i

      May 07, 2025 at 4:11 pm

      who the hell r u, I dont hate yo

      Reply
    16. meppps

      May 07, 2025 at 4:13 pm

      i live at cheesenimble st plus i love griamces shacks I love this recipe happy face

      Reply
    17. grimi

      May 07, 2025 at 4:14 pm

      I cant afford these ingredients can you ship me them

      Reply
      • mep

        May 07, 2025 at 4:15 pm

        i can ship them to you gurt
        gurt: yo heck nah

        Reply
      • gurt

        May 07, 2025 at 4:16 pm

        yes grimi I’ll ship u the grimace shak, I’ll freeze dry it and send it to u. what country u live in so I cn sent it to u grimi

        Reply
        • mep

          May 07, 2025 at 4:17 pm

          u scam shut up doint listrebn to him to g8urt hes sucjs and scammer plus io need cash so give me bucks

          Reply
    18. grimi

      May 07, 2025 at 4:16 pm

      I hate gurt

      Reply
      • gurt

        May 07, 2025 at 4:17 pm

        cro I send u grimi shake pls cro u can trust me

        Reply
        • cro

          May 07, 2025 at 4:20 pm

          yo I want that grimac shak I live in India plss I live in bangalore and I love this recipe by the way thank you

          Reply
          • gurt

            May 07, 2025 at 4:21 pm

            i am from the Kingdom of Gurt and I can send to India fast I’ll freeze dry it and sent to you cro

            Reply
    19. Russia

      May 07, 2025 at 4:18 pm

      Gurt is jewish

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      Reply
    20. mep

      May 07, 2025 at 4:18 pm

      in love ecveryday shortcuts dot com i love this recipe plus my children love the grimace shakes I love yiu

      Reply
    21. king julien

      May 07, 2025 at 4:19 pm

      Im from madagscar

      Reply
    22. mep

      May 07, 2025 at 4:22 pm

      gurt gurt gurt gurt gurt
      gurt: yo

      Reply
      • i

        May 07, 2025 at 4:29 pm

        yo mep is on sm rn cro

        Reply
        • yo

          May 07, 2025 at 4:30 pm

          ur right

          Reply
    23. not mep

      May 07, 2025 at 4:22 pm

      thus recipe sucks btw not goof

      Reply
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      Reply
    25. betty o'conner

      May 07, 2025 at 4:28 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • jnefwihefbew

        May 07, 2025 at 4:33 pm

        shut up cuh u dumb asf

        Reply
        • grimi

          May 07, 2025 at 4:35 pm

          cro sybau ur name is chopped asl 😭😭🙏🙏🙏

          Reply
    26. cute little bunny

      May 07, 2025 at 4:34 pm

      i want carrot

      Reply
      • edhbed

        May 07, 2025 at 4:36 pm

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        Reply
    27. Jake

      May 07, 2025 at 4:35 pm

      im jaking it

      Reply
      • mep

        May 07, 2025 at 4:37 pm

        ur gauys

        Reply
    28. cute little bunny #2

      May 07, 2025 at 4:36 pm

      yo want to frolic in the flower fields later

      Reply
    29. Subway

      May 07, 2025 at 4:37 pm

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    30. ebdud

      May 07, 2025 at 4:37 pm

      cheese nimbl is real

      Reply
      • not cheese nimble

        May 07, 2025 at 4:38 pm

        yo, he aint real stop trying little bro 🙏🙏🙏

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    31. sanslover690

      May 07, 2025 at 4:39 pm

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      • theBIGGESTgrimacefan12312

        May 07, 2025 at 4:40 pm

        yo search up grimcest, mep told me to

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    32. cheese nimble

      May 21, 2025 at 12:13 pm

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