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Shamrock Sips: Crafting Irresistible St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

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Mikayla Mullin

Raise your glass and get ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish with our guide to irresistible St. Patrick’s Day cocktails! As the green-clad festivities approach, there’s no better way to toast to the Emerald Isle’s rich culture and heritage with a selection of vibrant and flavorful drinks. Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering, or simply indulging in some festive spirits at home, we’ve curated a collection of shamrock-inspired libations guaranteed to may your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations memorable!

Buena Vista Irish Coffee

Recipe by Liquor.com

Ingredients:

• 2 C&H Sugar Cubes
• 4-6oz Brewed Coffee
• 1 1/3oz Irish Whiskey 
• Heavy Cream, Lightly Whipped

Instructions:

1. Preheat a 6oz heat-proof glass by filling it with hot water. Once warm, discard the water. 

2. Add two sugar cubes to the glass, then add coffee until the glass is 3/4 full. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. 

3. Add the whiskey to the coffee and stir gently and briefly to combine. 

4. Float a layer of the whipped cream over the top of the coffee by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon. 

 

Pot of gold martini

Recipe by Liquor.com

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 oz Irish Whiskey 
• 1/4 oz Islay Scotch 
• 3/4 oz Ginger Honey Syrup 
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
• 1 Egg White 
• Edible Gold Flakes for Garnish 

Steps:

1. Add the Irish Whiskey, Islay Scotch, ginger honey syrup, lemon juice and egg white into a cocktail shaker and dry shake (no ice). 

2. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled. 
3. Double strain into a chilled couple glass. 
4. Garnish with edible gold flakes. 

Emerald Isle

Recipe by Mix that Drink 

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Gin 
• 1 tsp Green Creme de Menthe 
• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. 

2. Strain into a cocktail glass.  

 

Shamrock Sour

Recipe by Pizzazzerie

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Lime Juice 
• 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice 
• 1/4 cup Simple Syrup 
• 2 oz Irish Whiskey 
• 1 Tiny Drop of Green Food Coloring 
• Lime Wedges for Garnish 

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients and shake well; strain over ice. 

2. Garnish with a lime wedge and a shamrock stirrer. 

Lucky Leprechaun

Recipe by Jenron Designs 

Ingredients

• 6 cups Pineapple Juice 
• 1 cup Midori 
• 1/2 – 2/3 cup Irish Whiskey (depends on how strong you want) 
• 1 Pineapple

Steps:

1.  Slice pineapple into disks and use a shamrock cookie cutter to make pineapple floaters 
2.  In a large pitcher combine all ingredients and stir well. Serve over ice.