McDonald’s seasonal menu items, such as the renowned Shamrock Shake and its unexpected taste, have a cult-like following. When this green shake with a minty-vanilla flavor makes its yearly appearance in March, fans are counting down the days. It’s delicious, velvety smooth, and creamy. Its seasonality is its main drawback. However, if you can’t wait 11 months every year to enjoy one of these, you might want to try the Oreo Mint Cookie shake from Steak ‘n Shake instead. This shake is far superior to the well-known Shamrock Shake, according to Tasting Table’s ranking of Steak ‘n Shake milkshakes from worst to best.
Our milkshake tester evaluated taste and consistency in order to reach this conclusion. The shake needed to be smooth and thick, yet still manageable to suck through a straw. If it was combined with other flavors or additives, the flavors had to enhance rather than compete with one another, and the taste had to be sweet without being overpowering. Real vanilla ice cream, Oreo cookie pieces, and cool mint syrup are combined to make Steak ‘n Shake’s Oreo Mint Cookie shake. It is topped with whipped cream, Oreo cookie pieces, a whole Oreo cookie, and a maraschino cherry. It complements the crushed chocolate cookie pieces with a subtle, refreshing mint flavor. A milkshake drinker gets the ideal combination of crunch and creamy ice cream from the texture contrast.
The options and the ice cream also set this shake apart
Steak ‘n Shake’s Oreo Mint Cookie shake isn’t just great in terms of taste and texture. A true game-changer is the ability to personalize it by adding extra cookie pieces or chocolate syrup. It allows the consumer to control how chocolatey, crunchy, and sweet the beverage is. Although the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake has a velvety consistency, it’s no more than any other shake you’ve ever had. The crunch and personalization of Steak ‘n Shake really make it stand out. However, the real distinction might lie in the kind of ice cream that each uses.
While Steak ‘n Shake uses a denser, hand-scooped version of the same, McDonald’s Shamrock Shake uses a rich, yet airy, and light, vanilla soft serve. By using an outdated method, this Oreo Mint Cookie shake is thicker and richer than the Shamrock Shake. With its flavor, texture, and overall quality, Steak ‘n Shake’s Oreo Mint Cookie shake is a year-round frozen treat winner. Proceed directly to Steak ‘n Shake instead of McDonald’s Shamrock Shake and Big Mac. Your palate will be appreciative.