McDonald’s ‘greatest creation ever’ from the US is finally coming to UK menu

For years, McDonald’s fans in the UK have been begging the fast food chain to bring one very specific menu item over from the US. And these prayers have finally been answered, as the ‘legendary’ Shamrock Shake is finally going to be making its UK debut. For the first time ever, the vivid green milkshake will be available here, but it’s only going to be on sale for a limited time, so you’ll have to be quick to give it a try.

McDonald’s will be launching the drink on Wednesday, March 12 for just two weeks only until March 25 – and when it’s gone, it’s gone. The milkshake features a peppermint-flavoured syrup blended with a creamy vanilla base, and comes hot on the heels of the launch of the Grimace Milkshake, which arrived in the UK in 2024. The purple milkshake went viral on TikTok, sparking a bizarre challenge and quickly sold-out after it was introduced, but returned for a second time later in the year.

It’s not yet been confirmed how much the new drink will cost, but the Grimace Shake was £2.69 for a medium and £2.99 for a large, so this will likely be similar in price. And, as well as getting to try a cult item, those who purchase a Shamrock Shale in participating restaurants will also be donating to a good cause, as 20p from each sale will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. McDonald’s is a founding and forever partner of the Charity, which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with children in hospital.

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. Online, people in the US have raved about the Shamrock Shake, with @russbus_18 on X hailing it ‘the greatest McDonald’s creation ever’. Similarly, @slime_belief1 proclaimed: ‘Shamrock shake [is] the best shake in the world. I have one every year only during this time since I was 10.’.

While @Makeupbaroness said the drink was ‘legendary’, as @LethalEmpress claimed the return of the milkshake to the US menu is ‘what [she] lives for.’. Others branded it ‘delicious’ and ‘amazing’, but not everyone was a fan, with some claiming it just tastes ‘like toothpaste’. The #ShamrockShake is so back, and this year, we’re making it even sweeter by giving back to @rmhcglobal ☘️✨ From February 10 – March 23 at participating U.S. restaurants, 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake sold will be donated to RMHC and its network of local Chapters ❤️ #history #McDonalds.

A McDonald’s archivist named Mike recently shared a look at the history of the Shamrock Shake on McDonald’s Corporate TikTok account. He explained that the milkshake was originally created in 1967 by a McDonald’s operator in Connecticut, and in 1970 the drink was expanded to a number of locations across the US. The sales from these drinks helped to build the very first Ronald McDonald House in 1974 in Philadelphia.

But it wasn’t until 2012 that the drink was available nationwide across the USA for the first time. The milkshake proved so popular that in 2017, the fast food chain started experimenting with different varieties, launching a chocolate version. Fast forward to today, and 2025 marks the first time the Shamrock Shake will ever be available in the UK – it’s come a long way in the last 58 years. Before the Shamrock Shake launches in March, McDonald’s fans have a number of other exciting menu items to look forward to.

From February 12, the chain is bringing back three fan-favourite items including a burger that’s previously been hailed as ‘sensational’, ‘immense’ and one of the ‘best’ by fans. Yes, that’s right, the Philly Cheese Stack, is making a comeback and it’s going to be sticking around for a while this time. The burger, which fans have been known to launch petitions for, features two beef patties, cheese sauce, and cheese slices, as well as grilled and crispy onions and pickles, all served in a toasted bun.

Alongside this savoury option, a few sweet treats will be available once more including last year’s Valentine’s special – the Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie. The twist on the chain’s classic apple pie is a ‘decadent’ dessert with crispy pink pastry (because, of course), filled with a smooth white chocolate ganache and a raspberry compote. Also coming back is the Mars McFlurry, made with dairy ice cream and crunch chocolate-covered nougat pieces, topped with caramel sauce.

From February 12, customers will also be able to order the Stormzy Meal, which recreates the rapper’s go-to order. The £7.99 meal will feature ine Chicken McNuggets and a side of fries, with two BBQ Dips. To finish off there’s a choice between the Oreo McFlurry or an Apple Pie and the whole thing gets washed down with a Sprite Zero. Every Stormzy meal purchased in a McDonald’s restaurant, will come with a set of premium limited-edition stickers.