Out of all the holidays in the calendar year, it’s no secret that people drink the most on St. Patrick’s Day. The celebration is even better when you can impress your friends with festive cocktails or shots. Whether you’re a regular Irish Whiskey drinker or you just want something fruity that’s colored green, here are 6 recipes to try this St. Patrick’s Day. Drink Up & Enjoy!
Pot of Gold Cocktail
Prep Time: 3Â minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Voli Lyte Vodka
- 1/2 oz Elderflower syrup or liqueur
- 4 chunks cucumber (inch thick)
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- Ginger Beer
- Mint and cucumber for garnish
Preparation:
- Muddle cucumber and mint. Add Voli and elderflower.
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, then top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with cucumber wheel and mint.
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Shamrock Shooter
Prep Time: 3Â minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Midori Melon liqueur
- 1/2 ounce Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
- 1/2 ounce Carolan’s Irish Cream liqueur
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake incredibly well.
- Strain into a shot glass.
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Irish Flag
Carefully layer:1 oz. Crème de Menthe1 oz. Irish Cream Liqueur1 oz. Orange Liqueur
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Baby Guiness Shots
2/3 Patron XO Cafe with1/3 Bailey’s Irish Cream layered on top
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Shamrock Shake Pudding Shots
¼ Cup Vanilla Vodka¾ Cup Crème de Menthe(Mix together)Fold in a container of Cool WhipPut in shot cups then refrigerate
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Emerald Rain
2 ounces Hpnotiq
1 ounce Vodka
½ ounce Orange Juice
ÂĽ of a freshly squeezed lime
Shake all of the ingredients together thoroughly in a shaker with ice. Serve this drink in a chilled cocktail glass.