Luck is on your side when it comes to preparing delicious St. Patrick’s Day themed cocktails for your family and friends. Win the pot of gold when it comes to the best host for this month’s celebrations. Here are our top 5 St. Patrick’s Day cocktails.
Shamrock Sour Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp. lime juice
½ tbsp. lemon juice
¼ cup simple syrup
2 oz. Irish whiskey
1 small drop of green food coloring
Lime wedges for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake well. Then strain over ice and garnish with a lime wedge. Optional: add a shamrock stirrer.
(Source: https://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/st-patricks-day-shamrock-sour-cocktail/)
St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
½ tsp. green tea powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 shot whiskey
1 lime
10 mint leaves
Splash of club or lime soda
INSTRUCTIONS
In a mason jar with a lid add the green tea powder and 3 tablespoons of warm water. Then muddle the ingredients and add a few ice cubes and the whiskey. Cover with lid and shake until it is all blended. Then add a bit more ice and fill up with club soda. Garnish with mint leaves and a lime slice.
(Source: https://mom.me)
Irish Cactus Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Irish cream liqueur
1 oz. tequila
INSTRUCTIONS
Grab and old- fashioned glass and add ice. Then pour all the ingredients, stir and enjoy!
(Source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/)
Chocolate Guinness Float
INGREDIENTS
1 stout beer
2 small scoops of vanilla ice cream
Chocolate syrup for drizzle
INSTRUCTIONS
In a float glass, add the 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and then pour cold stout beer on top. Then drizzle with chocolate and enjoy!
(Source: https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/chocolate-guinness-float/)
Green Dublin Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ oz. coffee liqueur
½ oz. amaretto liqueur
2 ½ oz. milk
Edible green and gold powder for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Grab a shaker and pour the ingredients and ice cubes. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Then sprinkle the green and gold powders on top.
(Source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/)
