Your St. Patrick’s Day party just got a whole lot better, thanks to these creative cocktails! We’ve come up with a list of some of our favorite drink recipes that will get you Shamrockin’ and ready to celebrate!
#1) Green Dublin
This Green Dublin cocktail is made with the perfect balance of a little bit of sweet and a little bit of sour, Could you name a better duo?!
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4 ounces Irish Whiskey
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4 ounces white cranberry juice
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2 ounce sour apple schnapps
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Fresh mint leaves for garnish
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1 green apple cut into thin slices
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
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Add all the ingredients and shake for 30 seconds
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Serve in a martini glass and garnish with mint and sliced green apple
#2 ) Green Leprechaun
Nothing will have your guests feeling like they have the luck o’ the Irish than this Green Leprechaun cocktail! With only three ingredients, it’s the perfect drink for a last minute drink!
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1 oz Midori melon liqueur
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1 oz Pineapple flavored vodka
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3 oz Sprite
Instructions
Combine over ice and strain into martini glass.
#3) Irish Mule
This cocktail resembles the well known “Moscow Mule,” but we added a little St. Patrick’s Day twist! This Irish twist swaps the traditional vodka base for one of Irish Whiskey!
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1/2 oz lime juice
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1 oz Whiskey
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3 oz Ginger Beer
Instructions
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You’ll begin by filling a tall glass about 3/4 of the way with ice, feel free to also add a lime wedge or two.
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Next, you’ll pour the whiskey and the lime juice over the ice and stir.
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Then, you’ll pour in the ginger beer.
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Finally, you’ll garnish with a lime wedge or slice and serve.
#4) Irish Flag
Mimicking the Irish Flag, this layer shooter cocktail features green creme de menthe Irish Cream, and Grand Mariner. The layering is also easier than you think!
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1/3 Green Creme de Menthe
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1/3 Baileys Irish Cream
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1/3 Grand Marnier
Instructions
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Pour a shot glass 1/3 full with Green Creme de Menthe.
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Pouring very slowly over the back of a spoon, add a layer of Baileys Irish Cream.
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Again pouring very slowly over the back of a spoon, add a layer of Grand Marnier.
#5) Grasshopper
The Grasshopper is an old classic drink that is made simpler than you would think! If you’re a fan of chocolate mint milkshakes, this is the perfect cocktail for you!
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3/4 ounce green creme de menthe
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3/4 ounce white creme de cacao
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3/4 ounce light cream
Instructions
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Pour in all ingredients.
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Shake until chilled.
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Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
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Garnish with a sprig of mint.
#6) Verde Mary
The perfect St. Patrick’s Day brunch drink is here! We’re obsessed with this holiday twist on the classic “Bloody Mary.” If you’re not a morning person, the Verde Mary will be sure to change that!
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3 green tomatoes
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5 tomatillos, husk removed and washed
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1-1/2 stalks celery
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Juice from one lemon
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2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1-1/2 cups water
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4 dashes hot sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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6 ounces vodka
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Celery stalks, cherry tomatoes, olives and cilantro leaves as garnish
Instructions
Cut the tomatoes, tomatillos and celery into large chunks and add them to a blender.
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Add in the cilantro, water, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth.
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You may need to stop blending and push the contents from the sides of the blender down toward the bottom.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Blend again.
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Chill the mixture before serving.
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Add the mixture to a 6-ounce glass, and add a shot (1.5 ounces) of vodka to each drink.
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Stir and garnish with celery, olives, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro