Everyone knows you don’t need to be an Irish to join in on the St. Patrick’s festivities, and you most certainly do NOT have to be a Guinness fan to drink your heart out on this special holiday!
Yes, folks! Contrary to what others may think, there are TONS of festive beverage alternatives you can make for a St. Paddy’s day celebration at home– not just the usual green beer! Irish or not, you can still get into the spirit with Bailey’s-infused floats, Lucky Charms-decorated sippers, and more. All you have to do is bring out your favorite liquors and follow these nine easy St. Patrick’s Day Drinks and Cocktails recipes everyone is guaranteed to love!
Make that party a hit! Check out our favorite St. Patrick’s day drinks you can make at home–
Hot Toddy
Can you feel that slight chill in the air? Yes, the weather in March can sometimes be surprisingly cold, so go and cozy up with this Hot Toddy– a warm whiskey-based cocktail perfect after your day of revelry!
What You’ll Need:
- 3/4 c. hot water
- 1 1/2 oz. whisky or bourbon
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1/2 oz. lemon juice
- Lemon wedge and/or cinnamon stick, optional
Directions:
- Place the water in a mug and microwave on high for 1 minute until very hot (but not boiling). Mix in the whiskey, honey and lemon juice. Drop in a lemon wedge and cinnamon stick, if you like.
Classic Mint Julep
While a Classic Mint Julep is typically made with bourbon, feel free to swap it with your favorite Irish whiskey! In any case, downing a glass of this refreshing cocktail will make you feel like you’ve just won a pot of gold!
What You’ll Need:
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- 2 1/2 oz. bourbon
- Crushed ice
Directions:
- Remove the leaves from one sprig of mint and place in a mint julep cup or rocks glass with the simple syrup. Using a wooden muddler, gently muddle to release the aromas and flavor of the mint leaves, about 20 seconds.
- Add the bourbon to the glass, then fill with crushed ice. Stir well to combine, until the sides of the glass are icy, abut 20 seconds.
- Bundle the remaining three sprigs of mint together and slap them on the back of your hand. Stick the mint into the ice to create a mint bouquet on the side of your glass. Drink immediately!
Green Beer
Do you want to make the easiest St. Patrick’s Day drink ever? Look no further! The classic Green Beer is the way to go! You’ll only need two ingredients that will come together in just a couple of minutes! Plus, there’s no denying that turning beer green is as festive as it gets.
What You’ll Need:
- 12 oz. light beer
- 2 drops green food coloring
Directions:
- Add 1 to 2 drops green food coloring to a glass.
- Pour the beer into the glass and stir, if needed. Add another drop of food coloring until you reach the desired color.
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Most people will agree that a Spicy Jalapeño Margarita ISN’T a typical Irish drink, but we’re sure that tequila lovers and spicy fanatics will go “gaga” over this concoction! You can also add extra lime and jalapeño slices for that green Irish flare.
What You’ll Need:
FOR THE JALAPEÑO TEQUILA:
- 1 medium jalapeño, cut lengthwise, seeds removed
- 1 3/4 c. silver tequila
FOR THE SPICY MARGARITAS:
- 3 oz. jalapeño tequila
- 2 oz. triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz. lime juice
- 1/2 oz. agave or simple syrup (optional)
- Lime and jalapeño slices, for garnish
Directions:
- For the jalapeño tequila: Place the jalapeño halves and tequila in a pint-sized glass jar. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours. Remove the jalapeño and any seeds that may have escaped.
- For the margaritas: Combine the jalapeño tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 20 to 30 seconds to chill well. Strain into each margarita glass or rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with slices of lime and jalapeño, if you like.
Irish Coffee
St. Paddy’s Day partygoers can attest how popular Irish coffee is (even if it’s NOT St. Patrick’s Day!). But really, who can blame them? The warm, comforting boozy drink is overflowing with strong coffee flavor and decadent whipped cream. Oh, heavenly, indeed!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 c. cold heavy cream
- 3 tbsp. Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1/2 c. Irish whiskey
- 4 tbsp. brown sugar
- 4 c. strong hot coffee
Directions:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the heavy cream and Bailey’s. Whip together until stiff and fluffy. Set aside.
- To each of the four large coffee mugs, add 2 tablespoons whiskey, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 cup coffee. Top with a very generous layer of the Bailey’s whipped cream. (Almost a third of the cup should be taken up by the whipped cream.)
Healthy Green Smoothie
Sure, St. Paddy’s Day is usually celebrated through all-day drinking, but if you’re not looking to indulge in vices on this day, going for this Healthy Green Smoothie recipe is the best alternative! It’s certainly a great way to start the day off on the right foot– healthy, refreshing, and of course, green!
What You’ll Need:
- 2 c. Greek Yogurt (or You Can Use Vanilla Or Any Flavor)
- 1 c. Milk (whole, 2%, Etc—or You Can Use Soy, Almond, Etc.)
- 2 c. Pineapple Chunks
- 1 c. Green, Seedless Grapes
- 1 whole Green Apple, Cored And Cut Into Chunks
- 1 whole Pear, Cored And Cut Into Chunks
- 1 whole Banana, Peeled
- 1/2 bunch Kale Leaves (or Spinach, Collard, Or Mustard Greens)
- 1/4 c. Honey (or Other Sweetener) (optional)
- Additional And Optional Add-Ins: Mango Chunks, Spinach, Cucumber, Zucchini, Coconut Oil Or Milk
- Ice, Amount As Desired
Directions:
- Put everything in a blender and top it off with ice. Blend until smooth and serve in small amounts!
Homemade Shamrock Shakes
Do you want to share the festivities with your kids and young family members? Try this copy-cat version of a classic drive-thru milkshake, but make it creamier, minty, and more fun for the whole gang!
What You’ll Need:
- 3 c. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- 1 1/2 c. Whole Milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. Mint Extract
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- Whipped Cream, Cherries, And Fresh Mint, For Garnish
Directions:
- Add the ice cream, milk, extracts and food coloring to a blender and blend until thick and cream. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream, cherries and fresh mint!
Drunken Leprechaun
If you’re looking for an EXTRA Irish drink to satisfy your craving, look no further! This Irish whiskey cocktail contains not one but two Irish ingredients: whiskey and Guinness. The special syrup is made from Guinness and gives the drink a more robust flavor!
What You’ll Need:
Drunken Leprechaun Cocktail
- 1 ounce Guinness Reduction simple syrup, recipe below
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 ounces honey simple syrup, recipe below
- 3 ounces Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 4 mint leaves
Guinness Reduction Simple Syrup
- 1 can Guinness Beer
- 1/2 cup sugar
Honey Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey
Directions:
Drunken Leprechaun Cocktail
- Prepare the reduction sauce and honey simple syrup below and let them cool.
- Shake all of the above ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Strain into a coupe cocktail glass and garnish with a mint leaf!
Guinness Reduction Simple Syrup
- Bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat until mixture becomes a thicker consistency and dissolved to about half the amount. This could take 30 minutes. Let it cool and pour into a glass bottle to store.
Honey Syrup
- Bring to a boil until honey has dissolved. Let it cool and pour into a glass bottle to store.
Lucky Leprechaun Rum Punch
There’s nothing that says “lucky” more than a shot of whiskey, so get that party started with this fun rum punch mixed with green apple schnapps for that classic St. Paddy’s Day color. You can also decorate the rim of your glass with gold sprinkles for extra flair!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 bunch fresh mint, stems removed plus more for garnish
- 2 pkg. Kool-Aid Lemon-Lime Flavor Unsweetened Drink Mix
- 2 qt. (8 cups) pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 bottle (2 L) carbonated lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 1 bottle (750 ml) white rum, optional
- 2 lemon, sliced
- 3 lime, sliced
Directions:
- Rim glasses: Place Lucky Charms marshmallows in a ziplock bag and crush into small pieces. Pour out onto a plate and set aside. Dip glasses in honey then in crushed marshmallows.
- Make the punch: Muddle mint with Kool-Aid in punch bowl or pitcher.
- Add pineapple juice; stir until mix is dissolved.
- Stir in soda, rum and fruit just before serving.
- To serve, pour punch carefully into rimmed glasses, add a few extra slices of citrus and a sprig of mint.
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