Top o’ the morning to you, dear readers! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner - the day when everyone can be Irish. Are you bored of green beer already? Here’s an article on the different kinds of drinks you can make with a certain Irish flair in mind. Check out these different St. Paddy's Day cocktails.
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Jameson Jello Shots
What’s the point in having St. Patrick’s Day without having a little fun? And what could be more fun than green Jello shots? There’s never a bad time for St. Patrick's Day shots. As far as green cocktail recipes go, this one requires a little more effort, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Simply mix all the ingredients in a shallow dish, slowly, and mixing the entire time with a whisker.
- 20 drops of green dye
- 1 cup Jameson
- 2 packets gelatin
- ½ cup lime juice
- 1 ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- (Optional) Mint leaves
The Emerald Isle
This classy green drink is a gin-based cocktail that looks as good as it tastes. With just a dash of green creme de menthe and a few splashes of Angostura bitters, this is one of the easiest green cocktail recipes on the list. Keep it at a ratio of 2:1:3 in the order of ingredients mentioned for a bold taste.
The Shamrock Sour
This delicious treat of a drink is a greener take on some classic Irish cocktails. A shamrock sour is similar to a whiskey sour, just greener. Here’s how to make one:
- Start with whiskey
- A little bit of simple syrup
- A splash of lemon juice
- A splash of lime juice
- A drop of food coloring
- Garnish with lime wedge
The Leprechaun
Here’s a super easy take on old gin recipes that makes it clear where the Irish stand on gin. Simply replace a gin and tonic with whiskey and tonic and you’ve successfully memorized the recipe. St. Paddy's Day cocktails couldn’t come any easier.
Irish Flag Shot
Be sure to raise your glass and cheer “sláinte” before you down this shot. Here’s a unique little blend in a shot glass made to resemble the Irish flag.
This is a layered drink, so start with the creme de menthe. Fill a third of the glass up, and then using a spoon, gently pour the Licor 43 on next. Then just as gently top it off with Irish cream. If you were listing St. Patrick's Day shots in terms of difficulty to make, this one’s just past medium. But you can actually taste it in layers.
Shamrocked
Here’s a great little pick-me-up for when the energy starts to sag. Start with one part Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. For each part you pour, add in 1.5x Midori Liqueur. We couldn’t make an Irish drink list without including some green cocktails with Midori. Then add ½ a part Irish creme. Top off with some whipped cream and optional mint leaf.
Bailey’s Shamrock Shake
This absolutely delicious blend of ice cream, whipped cream, and Irish cream is the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. The https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2017/03/baileys-shamrock-shake.html shamrock shake is a glorious thing to behold in the world of Irish themed cocktails. Top it with a maraschino cherry to make the drink even more appealing.
And that’s our list. Which one of these green concoctions are you going to make for St. Paddy’s Day this year? Trying to create drinks that your guests will remember? Be sure to check out our Facebook page for the latest home trends.
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