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6 St. Patricks Day Drinks

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Sacred Heart chapter.

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: 3 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:

  1. Muddle cucumber and mint. Add Voli and elderflower.
  2. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, then top with ginger beer.
  3. Garnish with cucumber wheel and mint.

 

Shamrock Shooter

Prep Time: 3 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:

  1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake incredibly well.
  3. Strain into a shot glass.

 

Irish Flag

Carefully layer:1 oz. Crème de Menthe1 oz. Irish Cream Liqueur1 oz. Orange Liqueur

 

Baby Guiness Shots

2/3 Patron XO Cafe with1/3 Bailey’s Irish Cream layered on top

 

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

 

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.

Taylor Lane is a senior in the Sacred Heart University school of education. She majors in English and is a section editor for the school newspaper, Spectrum. She is a captain on the Division I Softball team. Taylor aspires to be a special education teacher and spends her free time volunteering in programs for people with special needs.