Our Favorite Festive Cocktails for St. Paddy’s Day — Green Beer Most Definitely Included
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Our Favorite Festive Cocktails for St. Paddy’s Day — Green Beer Most Definitely Included
For many people, a list of St. Patricks Day drinks would be three items long: Guinness, green beer and shots of Jameson. And while we’re totally on board with keeping it simple sometimes, we also love an excuse for a good whiskey or Baileys cocktail — and, of course, a green drink or two. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite festive drinks, ranging from corny to classic cocktails: There are Lucky Charms shots, a maple whiskey sour and of course, plenty of emerald-hued tipples.
To easily turn your favorite drinks into St. Patrick's Day fare, think about adding naturally green ingredients like fresh lime juice, mint leaves or pistachio ice cream. Start the day off with a healthy green smoothie or frothy matcha and end it with a pint of emerald-green beer.
Since St. Patrick's Day falls on a weekday this year, we've also included alcohol-free drinks, healthy smoothies, milkshakes and floats that won't interrupt any morning work meetings the next day. Best of all, these drinks pair nicely with traditional (or not-so-traditional) St. Patrick's Day food and St. Patrick's Day appetizers. Some of them even double as dessert — looking at you, Shamrock Shake! So if you are looking to get your St. Patrick's Day party going, here are our favorite St. Patrick's Day drinks — luck sold separately.
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Honeydew Margarita
This sweeter, fruitier margarita recipe bumps up the saturation on your favorite lime cocktail, making it extra festive for St. Paddy’s. We’d recommend a sugar rim for this one.
Get the Honeydew Margarita recipe.
Mike Garten - 3/26
Maple Whiskey Sour
This warm, citrusy cocktail swaps a blend of fresh citrus juices for the usual sour mix.
Get the Maple Whiskey Sour recipe.
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Green Beer
Hey, it wouldn't be St. Paddy's day without the green beer! With just a couple of drops of food dye, you can easily make your own.
Get the Green Beer recipe.
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Mike Garten - 5/26
Ginger-Sage Rye Cocktail
With spicy rye whiskey and fresh ginger, this herbaceous cocktail has a definite kick to it. Garnish with a whole sage leaf to really class it up.
Get the Ginger-Sage Rye Cocktail recipe.
Mike Garten - 6/26
Apple Martini
Get your green on with this sour apple liqueur-infused cocktail.
Get the Apple Martini recipe.
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Spiked Hot Chocolate
Add a splash of Bailey's to make this chocolatey drink even more delicious — and swap in Irish whiskey instead of bourbon. Who needs dessert?
Get the Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe.
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Mike Garten - 8/26
Pear Gin Fizz
Green pears make this bubbly bev a sophisticated option for St. Patrick's Day.
Get the Pear Gin Fizz recipe.
Mike Garten - 9/26
Best-Ever Agua Fresca
Make agua fresca with fresh honeydew for a pale green, zero-ABV pick.
Get the Best-Ever Agua Fresca recipe.
Mike Garten - 10/26
Elderflower Gin Cocktail
This refreshing cucumber, mint and lime cocktail is perfect for the very beginning of spring.
Get the Elderflower Gin Cocktail recipe.
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Mike Garten - 11/26
Mojito
Okay, so Mojitos are technically a Cuban invention, but are you really going to turn down the opportunity to drink this minty-fresh cocktail?
Get the Mojito recipe.
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Homemade Irish Cream
This extra-rich Baileys dupe is perfect for sipping on the rocks, or for adding to your favorite cocktails and Irish desserts.
Get the Homemade Irish Cream recipe.
Mike Garten - 13/26
Green Goddess Smoothie
Kick off St. Paddy's morning with a spinach-infused smoothie — don't worry, it tastes like banana and honey. Yum!
Get the Green Goddess Smoothie recipe.
Mike Garten - 14/26
Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges
Whether you’re gearing up for a long night or winding down after a cold day, this hot, strong cuppa has your back. Don’t skip out on the charred oranges.
Get the Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges recipe from Country Living.
Hector Sanchez - 15/26
Flat White Martini
Bailey's, brewed espresso and vodka makes for a sweet sipper to cap off your St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Get the Flat White Martini recipe from Country Living.
BECKNEY STAYNER - 16/26
Clover Whiskey Sour
No pre-made mix required here, making this Irish-inspired cocktail as fresh as can be.
Get the Clover Whiskey Sour recipe from Country Living.
Brian Woodcock - 17/26
Whiskey Ginger
Deceptively complex, this take on the classic highball recipe incorporates three different ginger products for a strong, spicy sip.
Get theWhiskey Ginger recipe from Delish.
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Irish Coffee
Strong and sweet, this soothing cup is also the perfect pick-me-up.
Get the Irish Coffee recipe from Delish.
Ethan Calabrese - 19/26
Baileys Irish Floats
Irish cream and beer upgrade your classic vanilla ice cream float.
Get the Baileys Irish Floats recipe from Delish.
Austin Kearns - 20/26
Blue Moon Jell-O shots
St. Patrick's Day is definitely a beer holiday, but that doesn't mean you can't have shots too. These are oh-so-cute — and are made with Blue Moon, vodka, Jell-O, whipped cream and orange slices.
Get the Blue Moon Jell-O Shots recipe from Delish.
JONATHAN BOULTON - 21/26
Baileys S'mores Floats
Come for the Bailey's, stay for the crushed graham crackers, vanilla ice cream and marshmallows.
Get the Baileys S'mores Floats recipe from Delish.
Joe Spit - 22/26
Lucky Charms Shots
Forgive us, but there's no other way to describe these Bailey's Irish Cream and Lucky Charm shots than "magically delicious."
Get the Lucky Charms Shots recipe from Delish.
Jonathan Boulton - 23/26
Golden Irish Mule Cocktail
Irish whiskey replaces vodka in this recipe, which also calls for festive edible gold leaf.
Get the Golden Irish Mule Cocktail recipe from Lovely Indeed.
Lovely Indeed - 24/26
Healthy Shamrock Shake
It's like McDonald's iconic Shamrock Shake — but way healthier (even with lots of shaved dark chocolate).
Get the Healthy Shamrock Shake recipe from Cook Eat Well.
Cook at Paleo - 25/26
Jameson Jello Shots
A teaspoon of sugar goes a long way, especially when whiskey is involved. Jello shots count as drinks, right?
Get the Jameson Jello Shots recipe from Sugar and Charm.
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Boozy Lucky Charms Cereal Milkshakes
These milkshakes are so delicious you'll have to drink more than one. It's a holiday, after all.
Get the Boozy Lucky Charms Cereal Milkshakes recipe from How Sweet It Is.
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