We Tried It: McDonald's has four new Shamrock Shake flavors. How are they?

On Tuesday, McDonald's welcomed four new Shamrock Shakes into the world. The Chocolate Shamrock Shake, Shamrock Chocolate-Chip Frappe, Shamrock Hot Chocolate and Shamrock Mocha all weigh in at 21 or 22 ounces*; both parent company and babies...

We Tried It: McDonald's has four new Shamrock Shake flavors. How are they?

On Tuesday, McDonald's welcomed four new Shamrock Shakes into the world. The Chocolate Shamrock Shake, Shamrock Chocolate-Chip Frappe, Shamrock Hot Chocolate and Shamrock Mocha all weigh in at 21 or 22 ounces*; both parent company and babies are doing fine.

Tasting fine, however, is different question. The Shamrock Shake is a polarizing classic. How do its new siblings stack up? Tribune reporters and editors sample all of the new flavors against the original in the latest segment of our "We Tried It" video series.

Watch the video above to see what we thought.

*Sizes are for large drinks; mediums are 16 ounces and smalls are 12 ounces.

mconrad@chicagotribune.com
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Tribune staffers give an unscripted review of Taco Bell's latest release, the naked chicken chalupa. View our entire "We Tried It" video series here. (Roger Morales / Chicago Tribune)

Tribune staffers give an unscripted review of Taco Bell's latest release, the naked chicken chalupa. View our entire "We Tried It" video series here. (Roger Morales / Chicago Tribune)

Caption We Tried It: Taco Bell's new chalupa with a fried-chicken shell

Tribune staffers give an unscripted review of Taco Bell's latest release, the naked chicken chalupa. View our entire "We Tried It" video series here. (Roger Morales / Chicago Tribune)

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