St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, but let’s face it: we’re all going to be celebrating from the weekend before the holiday into the next. To prepare for the occasion, here are five amazing St. Patty’s-themed drinks that will entertain you and whomever you decide to celebrate with!
1. SHAMROCK SHAKE UP
1½ oz. Absolut Miami
1 oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. lime juice
6 mint leaves
1 oz. soda
Garnish: mint sprig
Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup (equal parts sugar and hot water) and lime juice in a shaker.
Add Absolut Miami, shake, and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
Top with soda, and garnish with a mint sprig.
Source: Absolut Vodka
2. IRISH JULEP
2 oz. Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
½ oz. DeKuyper Crème de Menthe
1 oz. half and half
Garnish: mint sprig
Pour all ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
Source: DeKuyper Crème de Menthe
3. SHAMROCK SHAKER
1½ oz. Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila
½ oz. sour apple liqueur
¼ oz. agave nectar
2 oz. lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with thinly-sliced green apples.
Source: Camarena Tequila
4. CELTIC SEA BREEZE
2 oz. lime juice
1 oz. simple syrup
2½ oz. Medea Vodka
Splash of club soda
Basil
Garnish: mint
Add lime juice, simple syrup, Medea Vodka, and basil into a shaker filled with ice and shake well.
Strain and pour into a highball glass filled with ice.
Add a splash of club soda, and garnish with two mint leaves.
Source: Chef Lulzim Rexhepi of The Ocean Club Hotel
5. SHAMROCKER
Shot of Bushmill’s Irish Whiskey
½ oz. Crème de Menthe
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend on medium, and pour into a martini glass.
Source: LAVO Las Vegas
Try one (or all!) of these festive drinks this St. Patty’s Day, and remember: drink responsibly, and leave your car keys at home! HCXO!