McDonald's confirms date Shamrock Shake is coming to UK

The Shamrock Shake will be available to buy in UK restaurants for only two weeks in March.

For the first time, customers will be able to get their hands on the new shake which features a peppermint-flavoured syrup blended with a creamy milkshake base.

The milkshake is new to the UK but has previously been available elsewhere.

The Shamrock Shake will launch for the first time in the UK in March (Image: McDonald's) Here’s what we know about the new milkshake and how you can try it.

McDonald’s announces release of new Shamrock Shake

The announcement of the Shamrock Shake launch comes after the release of the Grimace Shake last year.

The Grimace Shake was purple in colour and featured a blueberry flavoured syrup blended with a creamy milkshake base.

This shake is no longer available to buy in the UK as it was only on the menu for a limited time. However, it did return in December after its initial launch in the summer of 2024.

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When will the Shamrock Shake be available?

The Shamrock Shake will arrive in UK restaurants on Wednesday, March 12 and it will be available until Tuesday, March 29 with the fast-food chain saying once it’s gone, it’s gone.

The price of the milkshake has not yet been revealed.

When buying the shake from participating restaurants, 20p from the sale will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK.

The charity provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with children in hospital.