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AN iconic McDonald's milkshake usually only seen in the US is set to make its UK debut - but you'll have to be quick.
The fast food chain is launching the Shamrock Shake in restaurants for the first time from next month.
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But foodies will only be able to pick up the Irish-themed drink from March 12 until March 25.
McDonald's said it will donate 20p from each sale of the drink to the Ronald McDonald House Charity.
We have asked McDonald's how much the mint-flavoured milkshake costs and will update this story when we have heard back.
It comes after rumours started swirling online the iconic shake was set to land on UK shores for the first time.
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Hundreds of Maccie's customers been commenting on Facebook in recent days asking if the green peppermint-flavoured drink is landing on menus.
Opinions on the drink are mixed though, with some buzzing but others not so keen on the concept.
One said "I'm feeling this" while another added "my dream haha".
A third chipped in: "I had it when I went to New York. It’s really nice."
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Another customer posted: "I've wanted to try this for so long!"
And a fifth simply said: "OMG!!"
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However, one said "looks too watery to be a shake" while a second added "if you are stupid enough to drink that then go ahead".
Meanwhile another customer who has already tried it commented: "Tastes like toothpaste, it's pretty sh**e."
It comes after McDonald's re-launched the popular Grimace Shake in December across all its 1,450 restaurants.
The blueberry-flavoured milkshake is another classic US menu item, and inspired by the Grimace mascot.
We have asked McDonald's if the Grimace Shake will be coming off menus to make way for the Shamrock Shake and will update this story when we have heard back.
OTHER MCDONALD'S MENU CHANGES
McDonald's is shaking up its menu next week, with four fresh items making their way to restaurants.
From February 12, the fast food chain is bringing back the Philly Cheese Stack, Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie and Mars McFlurry.
Tropicana apple juice will be on menus for the first time and staying as a permanent item too.
The Philly Cheese Stack will be on sale until May 6, combining two beef patties with cheese sauce, cheese slices, grilled and crispy onions and pickles served in a toasted bun, from £5.29.
The burger was last on sale in October before being dropped from menus.
The Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie, which first launched early last year, is also on menus until May 6, for £1.99.
The crispy pink pastry is filled with a smooth white chocolate ganache and raspberry compote.
Senior consumer reporter Ellie Smitherman got to try the sweet treat when it first launched and was a big fan.
Also hitting menus this month is the Mars McFlurry, consisting of soft dairy ice cream swirled with crunchy chocolate-covered nougat pieces and topped with caramel sauce, from £1.69.
The pudding will be available until March 25.
Customers can also still get their hands on the Katsu chicken wrap and McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse until May 6 and the Mozzarella Dippers until March 25.
Full list of new McDonald's items
- Philly Cheese Stack - from £5.29
- Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie - £1.99
- Mars McFlurry - from £1.69
- Tropicana Apple Juice - price yet to be revealed
How to save money at McDonald's
You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts.
The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.
You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.
There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald’s app, so it’s worth signing up to get money off your meals.
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The MyMcDonald’s app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up.
You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you’re a My McDonald’s app user.
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