12 St. patrick's day cocktails you can make in minutes!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with our fantastic selection of cocktails and drinks that will make your celebration even more special. Discover the perfect blend of Irish flavors and creativity in these delightful concoctions. Don't miss out on these unique and festive beverages that will surely impress your friends and loved ones.
St. Patrick's Day Cocktails: A Celebration of Irish Flavors and Creativity
St. Patrick's Day is the perfect occasion to explore the world of cocktails and drinks that pay homage to the rich heritage and traditions of Ireland. These beverages are not only visually stunning, but they also offer a delightful blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. So, who would enjoy these fantastic concoctions? Let's find out!
For the Whiskey Lovers
If you're a fan of Irish whiskey, you'll be thrilled to know that many St. Patrick's Day cocktails feature this beloved spirit. With its smooth and warming taste, it's the perfect base for creating unforgettable drinks that will keep you coming back for more.
- Irish Coffee: A classic combination of whiskey, coffee, sugar, and whipped cream
- Whiskey Sour: A refreshing blend of whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup, garnished with a cherry
For the Green Enthusiasts
St. Patrick's Day is synonymous with the color green, and our collection of cocktails and drinks includes some visually stunning options that will surely make your celebration even more festive.
- Emerald Isle: A beautiful green cocktail made with gin, green crème de menthe, and bitters
- Shamrock Shake: A creamy and minty milkshake-like drink that can be spiked with a shot of Irish cream liqueur
No matter your taste preferences, our St. Patrick's Day cocktail list has something for everyone. So, gather your friends and family, and toast to good times with these incredible Irish-inspired beverages.
Shamrock
The Shamrock cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet, sour, and creamy flavors. The combination of Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, and fresh cream creates a smooth, rich taste with a hint of minty freshness.
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Ingredients
- Irish whiskey: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Green crème de menthe: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Fresh cream: 1 oz(30ml)
- Fresh mint leaf: 1
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, and fresh cream
- Shake well until chilled and combined
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass or rocks glass
- Garnish with a fresh mint leaf
Emerald Isle
The Emerald Isle cocktail is a refreshing and well-balanced drink with a slightly sweet, herbal, and citrusy flavor profile. The gin provides a strong, juniper-forward base, while the green crème de menthe adds a cooling, minty sweetness. The bitters and lemon juice bring a touch of bitterness and acidity to round out the taste.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Green crème de menthe: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: As needed
- Lemon twist: 1
- Garnish: Mint Sprig
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the gin, green crème de menthe, Angostura bitters, and lemon juice
- Shake well until chilled and combined
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of fresh mint
Irish Kiss
The Irish Kiss cocktail has a smooth, sweet, and slightly fruity taste with a hint of warmth from the Irish whiskey. The peach schnapps adds a delicate sweetness, while the orange juice brings a tangy citrus note.
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Ingredients
- Irish whiskey: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Peach schnapps: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Maraschino cherry: 1
- Garnish: Orange slice
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Add the Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, and orange juice
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice
Kilted Black Leprechaun
The Kilted Black Leprechaun offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and smoky flavors. The combination of Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky creates a robust and complex base, while the blackberry liqueur adds a touch of fruity sweetness. The lemon juice and ginger beer provide a refreshing tang and effervescence, making this cocktail a true sensory experience.
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Ingredients
- Irish whiskey: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Scotch whisky: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Blackberry liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ginger beer: 2 oz(60ml)
- Ice: As needed
- Lemon wheel: 1
- Blackberries: 3
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky, blackberry liqueur, and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer and gently stir.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and blackberries.
Leprechaun
The Leprechaun cocktail is a refreshing blend of sweet, sour, and slightly fruity flavors. The combination of Irish whiskey, sour apple schnapps, and lemon-lime soda creates a well-balanced and invigorating taste sensation.
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Ingredients
- Irish whiskey: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Sour apple schnapps: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lemon lime soda: 2 oz(60ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
- Green apple slice: 1
- Mint sprig: 1
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the Irish whiskey and sour apple schnapps
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice
- Top with lemon-lime soda
- Gently stir to combine
- Garnish with a green apple slice and a sprig of mint
Tipperary
The Tipperary cocktail is a well-balanced mix of flavors, offering a slightly sweet and herbal taste with a hint of bitterness. The Irish whiskey provides a smooth, warm base, while the green Chartreuse adds a touch of herbal complexity. The sweet vermouth rounds out the flavors, making it a delightful and sophisticated cocktail.
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Ingredients
- Irish whiskey: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Green chartreuse: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Sweet vermouth: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Orange bitters: 2 dashes
- Orange twist: 1 (for garnish)
Recipe
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice and setting it aside.
- In a mixing glass, combine the Irish whiskey, green Chartreuse, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the ingredients until well-chilled and diluted.
- Discard the ice from the chilled cocktail glass.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist, expressing the oils over the surface of the drink and placing it on the rim of the glass.
Wild Irish Rose
The Wild Irish Rose cocktail is a well-balanced mix of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. It has a smooth and refreshing taste with a hint of warmth from the Irish whiskey.
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Ingredients
- Irish whiskey: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Club soda: 2 oz(60ml)
- Maraschino cherry: 1
- Garnish with lemon wheel: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Add Irish whiskey, grenadine, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into a glass filled with ice
- Top with club soda
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel
Shamrock Sour
The Shamrock Sour is a well-balanced cocktail with a slightly sweet, sour, and refreshing taste. The whiskey provides a warm, smooth base, while the lemon juice and lime juice add a tangy, citrusy kick. The green crème de menthe gives the drink a subtle minty flavor and a vibrant green color.
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Ingredients
- Irish whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Green crème de menthe: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Egg white: 1
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Ice: As needed
- Fresh mint leaves: 3
- Garnish: Lime wheel
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, green crème de menthe, and egg white.
- Perform a dry shake (without ice) for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for about 15 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint leaves.
Pot Of Gold
The Pot Of Gold cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. The sweetness of the pineapple juice is balanced by the tartness of the lime juice, while the melon liqueur adds a refreshing fruitiness. The vodka gives it a strong kick, making it a well-rounded and satisfying cocktail.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Melon liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: As needed
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the vodka, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
- Stir well to combine.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and a cherry.
Drunk Leprechaun
The Drunk Leprechaun is a delightful mix of sweet and citrus flavors with a hint of tropical essence, thanks to the orange juice and blue curacao. The vodka provides a smooth, strong backbone that carries the flavors well without overpowering them.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1.75 oz(53ml)
- Orange juice: 3.5 oz(105ml)
- Blue curacao: 1 oz(30ml)
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour the ingredients to the shaker and shake
- Strain cocktail into a chilled highball glass
Emerald Daiquiri
The Emerald Daiquiri is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. The Midori melon liqueur provides a candy-like sweetness, while the lime juice adds a refreshing citrus zing. The light rum underpins the drink with a smooth and subtle warmth.
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Ingredients
- Midori melon liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
- Cruzan aged light rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice cubes: As needed
- Sugar: For rimming (optional)
- Melon wedge: For garnish
- Lime wheel: For garnish
Recipe
- If desired, rim the edge of a chilled cocktail glass with sugar.
- In a shaker, combine Midori, rum, and lime juice with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain into the prepared cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a melon wedge and a lime wheel on the rim.
Angry Irishman
The Angry Irishman is a potent concoction with a smooth, creamy texture. The whiskey provides a warm, spicy kick that's beautifully balanced by the sweetness of the Irish Cream. It's rich, bold, and has a lingering finish that's both comforting and invigorating.
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Ingredients
- Ice cubes: 3
- Irish whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Irish cream: 2 oz(60ml)
Recipe
- Fill a rocks glass with 3 cubes of ice.
- Pour 2 oz of Irish whiskey over the ice.
- Add 2 oz of Irish Cream.
- Stir gently until the mixture is well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, bold flavors.
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