35 St. Patrick's Day Cocktails That Will Have You Feeling Pretty Lucky

Imagine this: it's St. Patrick's Day and your home drinking... a PBR? Boring! Even if you're avoiding the bar crawl (we totally get it), you can still have a little fun with your drinks at home. This holiday is all about the alcohol, so don’t let it pass by without jazzing up what you’re imbibing (even it's just adding a little green to your beer). Lucky you, we’ve got everything from bright green cocktails to boozy milkshakes. Check out our list of 35 St. Patrick’s Day drinks to get some inspiration (and likely feel the luck of the Irish as well)!

If you want to make it a whole day affair, you can start your morning off right with an Irish coffee or a green Bloody Mary (no green dye here, just tomatillos!). From there, you’ve got almost too many options (why can't it be St. Patrick's Week, right?). We’ve stuck with some classic St. Patrick’s Day alcohols and flavors, like Baileys Irish Cream, Irish whiskey, and plenty of mint. We've even nailed down the best way to make a homemade Irish cream liqueur you'll absolutely want to keep on hand!

Mint is often used because creme de menthe turns drinks that classic green color, but we love using fresh mint too. While some people may only imbibe mint-infused cocktails to cool off in the summertime, we say enjoy them early! What better time to bust out the juleps and mojitos than St. Patrick’s Day? Really, any light and fruity drink can be perfect for this holiday— just use lots of fruit and turn it into a rainbow, like in our layered fruit sangria. And you can’t forget shots! From Lucky Charms shots to pickleback Jell-O shots, we’re busting out all our creativity for shooters that’ll have you feeling extra lucky. Feeling overwhelmed? No judgment, just grab a Guinness and call it a day.

Want more St. Patrick’s Day inspiration? Check out our best St. Patrick's Day appetizers, Irish side dishes, and St. Patrick's Day desserts too.