By: Finance Foodie
It's everybody’s lucky day, as the seasonal McCafé Shamrock Shake is now available nationwide at participating restaurants across the country for the first time ever! The creamy, mint-flavored shake made with McDonald’s low-fat vanilla ice cream, "Shamrock Shake" syrup and topped with whipped cream and a cherry has been an annual limited-time menu favorite since its introduction in 1970. Typically appearing on restaurant menus in select markets only around the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, this year is the first time in history that customers nationwide will have the opportunity to experience the “Simple Joy of McCafé” with a Shamrock Shake.
Walking by the huge ad everyday outside McD's storefront of course made me want to take this baby for a test drive. My thoughts? Not as bad as expected! Usually, anything "minty" makes me think of Scope and the not-found-in-nature green coloring of the shake was initially really off-putting, but since the mint flavor was so subtle, it tasted more like someone dropped a small breath mint in a vanilla milkshake. The biggest downside - at 540 calories for a small shake, it sure packs a big punch in the gut - so obviously, this decadent dessert should be enjoyed only in moderation.
*****Giveaway******
Financefoodie.com and McDonald's wants two of my readers to get either $25 Arch Card or a Shamrock Shake night with the family!
Grand Prize
$25 Arch Card - Congrats Diana!
First Prize
Five (5) free product coupons for a Shamrock Shake (ARV: $10) - Congrats Aileen!
First Prize
Five (5) free product coupons for a Shamrock Shake (ARV: $10) - Congrats Aileen!
You can enter up to THREE times:
1. REQUIRED: In my comments section, tell me what is your favorite thing about St. Patty's Day (mine is the green clothing -- green is my favorite color after pink!).
2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave a separate comment telling me this)
3. Reblog / Retweet this giveaway (leave a separate comment telling me this)
This is a quick one - contest ended on Wednesday, March 14 at 5pm EST. Winners will be chosen via random integer generator on random.org announced on the financefoodie.com site shortly afterwards!
Full Disclosure: Product coupons provided by McDonald's. Arch Card provided by Finance Foodie Media Productions. I was not monetarily compensated for this post.
195 comments:
I like the green beer. arobimom at gmail dot com
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Mine is having corned beef & cabbage. Love it!
Thanks so much
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My favorite thing about St. Pat's day is seeing all the decorations and everything so green.
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I enjoy drinking!
I like the Parades! Thank You!
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yep like wearing a lot green! -regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
My favorite thing about St. patrick's day is that McDonald's brings their Shamrock shakes back!!
Green is my favorite thing! I can't get enough of it on a daily basis and St Pattys day is just a big ol celebration with green everywhere!
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I like getting to pinch people for not wearing green.
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I love making green food!
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I like getting the fun stuff I see in the stores for my kids to wear. They get a funny hat, some fun beads and my daughter, some funky earrings as well!
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excuse to have a beer with dinner
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One of our favorite things about St. Patricks day is the local downtown parade. It's always a lot of fun and is a rite of springtime!. LKVOYER at aol dot com
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The Irish kisses are fabulous
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My favorite thing about St Pattys day is Shamrock Shakes!
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My favorite thing about St. Patty's Day is the frivolity and the Leprechauns!
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Not sure if it's my favorite, but one of them - mint makes a comeback. Mint w/ chocolate, mint milkshakes, mint oreos - they all come back for a limited time.
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My favorite thing is the St. Patty's Day parade!
I love the decorations and sending fun cards to celebrate the day.
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I love Shamrocks and Leprauchans! Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com
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the best part is that cabbage goes on sale for 7 cents per pound.
Best thing for me is all the green food.
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I LOVE St.Patrick's Day because of the parade!
My favorite things about St. Patrick's Day... okay first would be the theme meal that my family always makes for dinner. Never know what we may tint green. :-)
Second is researching some of the legends with my daughter such as how to find the leprechaun's gold. :-) Third is stopping for my Shamrock Shake every Saturday they're available while we're out shopping.
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I like boiled dinner (corned beef and cabbage).
i like the party my neighbor throws.
I like the green clothing.
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I like the corned beef and cabbage.
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THE GREEN FOOD
I like watching the parades.
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We have a parade in our town to celebrate the Irish heritage here. The food and carnival are the best!
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I like saying "Top o' the mornin' to ya!" to people in a fake Irish accent!
We always make Rubens on St Patricks Day
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My favorite thing about St Patrick's Day IS that the Shamrock Shakes are finally available again!! Wish they were around all year!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Stephanie
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i like the fact you get to pinch those who dont wear green :)
I like doing St. Patrick's Day crafts with my kids, especially the leprechaun hunt.
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I like the green cake.
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My kids & i make green eggs and ham so it's a fun tradition
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I like the traditional corned beef.
I love that it makes people feel lucky!
I love green too! I enjoy St Patrick's Day because it is just plain fun!
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I like that everyone comes together to celebrate St Patricks Day in their own way.
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I like that everyone comes together to celebrate St Patricks Day in their own way.
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I love that the weather starts getting warmer around St. Patty's Day, and the parades.
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My favorite thing is that Shamrock Shakes are available!
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mine is just the color green. I love green!!!
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My favorite thing is the great mucis and the food.
Green beer is my fav.
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My favorite is the parade.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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If I'm entirely honest... the drinking! ;P
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Getting to wear green clothing, and showcase my irish shirts. Or green shirts. lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com
I like finding fun recipes for St Patrick's Day-making green foods!
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hmm pinching anyone (especially hubby) that forgets to wear green : ) thanks for the chacne to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
I follow on twitter @eaglesforjack thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
I love the parades and cooking corn beef and cabbage
Diane Baum
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Mine is my birthstone! GREEN emerald.
Thanks for the chance.
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Favorite is eating corned beef, which we seldom eat
My favorite is the tradition of eating cabbage, one of my favorite veggies.
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I like green clothing and green food.
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My favorite thing is our small local parade, because my kids love it.
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My favorite thing about St patricks day is watch all those that are not Irish pretend to be
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see all the people dressed in there green
i love the boiled ham and boiled potatoes and cabbage dinner we have
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My favorite thing about St Patty's Day is seeing all the green!
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My favorite part of St Patricks Day is the various misspellings of the word leprechaun.
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We always have corned beef and
cabbage for St Patricks Day
That is my favorite
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I like any reason to wear green!
I love the green too, I really am in love with all things Irish.. Ireland is my dream get away so this holiday just makes me cheerful!
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green beer is my fav
I love the parades. :)
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honestly, it's the McD's shamrock shake!
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love the parades
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There is something about the day that just makes you feel lucky and as if it is magical. I also love leprechauns!
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I like eating out at our favorite Irish restaurant.
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My favorite thing about St. Patricks Day is getting to make corned beef.
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I like finding something green to wear. :)
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Love wearing green on St Patty's!
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My favorite thing about St Patty's Day is people telling me I must be Irish since I look Irish. Thanks.
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My favorite thing about St. Patrick's day is cooking kraut and sausage.
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I like the pictures of the Chicago river when they dye it green. I would love to go there and see it and the parade they have.
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My favorite part about St Patricks day is that everyone becomes Irish for a day. We have green everything, everywhere and it is widely celebrated.
I tweeted about the giveaway at https://twitter.com/#!/1froglegs/status/179820562116378625
I'm Irish and I like to celebrate!
Thanks for the contest.
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My favorite thing is the corned beef...mmmmm.
I'm following you on twitter @Leenburke
I love bar-hopping with my friends--it's just something we rarely do.
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green beer and irish food!
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My favorite thing about St. Patty's Day is all of the green food and beer!
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Thanks for the giveaway...love celebrating my Irish Heritage, watching the parades, & imbibing a pint or two of Guinness !
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My favorite thing is going to the parade.
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I will have to go with the color green everywhere. :) That is my daughter's favorite color so she loves it too.
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Green drinks, especially the Shamrock Shake, not sure why that isn't here year round
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My favorite thing is all the green food:)
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Everyone seems to be happier on St. Patrick's Day. thanks!!
Corn beef and cabbage! YUMMMMMMMMMM
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The corned beef- actually the reubens but to me everything is better in a sandwich. ;-)
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The green food
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I like pinching people!
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My favorite thing about St. Patty's Day is pinching people if their not wearing green!
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My favorite thing about St. Patrick's Day is wearing green which is one of my favorite colors.
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Corned beef and cabbage!
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My favorite things is seeing how everyone else dresses. There are some crazy green outfits!!
I don't really have a fav thing...I guess the meany in me would like having free reign to pinch people who don't wear green...LOL
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I follow you on Twitter from @polopony95!
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It's gotta be the color green! I love greed :)
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i LOVE Corned beef and cabbage !!!!!!!
I follow on twitter im @dwalline
I like being able to make fun St. Patricks Day projects and treats with the kids :-)
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Mine is definitely everyone doing their best to wear green!
Thanks,
Niko O.
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Thanks!
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My fave thing is Shamrock Shakes. I've been getting them since I was a kid & start getting them in Feb. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com
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I like wearing green.
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My favorite thing is the Irish food.
^^ being able to pinch someone
ahha
(my bf said "drinking")
Thanks for the opportunity,
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I love the corned beef and cabbage our neighbor makes it every year!
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I like looking for four leaf clovers with my daughter!
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Honestly, my answer has to be green beer lol. not necessarily to drink, i just think it looks really neat lol.
I love wearing st patty's day themed hat and shirt. I love going to McDonalds and getting a shamrock shake and I also love listening to celtic music!
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