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What year did McDonald's launch the Shamrock Shake?

What year did McDonald's launch the Shamrock Shake?
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Every March, McDonald's fans eagerly await the return of their minty green seasonal favorite. The shamrock shake has become such a St. Patrick's Day tradition that it's hard to imagine a time before this creamy green sensation existed. When did McDonald's first introduce customers to their now-iconic shamrock shake?