08 Mar 5 Festive St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipes
If there’s one holiday that’s worth getting festive for, it’s Saint Patrick’s Day. And there’s no better way to celebrate the green-filled holiday than by hosting a house party. Of course, any Irish celebration requires serving a slew of deliciously boozy cocktails. Below, we’re sharing our top five festive St. Patrick’s Day cocktail recipes to serve at your upcoming soiree.
The Irish Maid
What better way to toast to the Irish holiday than with a classic Irish Maid cocktail? This boozy concoction calls for muddled cucumber slices, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, citrus, and simple syrup with ice. It’s both refreshing and deliciously satisfying. Not to mention, it’s easy to make. Serve this to your guests using the Stainless Steel Straws from Eco Roots, which will make sipping simple and sustainable!
Golden Irish Mule
Everyone at your St. Patrick’s Day get-together will be feeling lucky after a few sips of this Golden Irish Mule. All you need is two ounces of Irish whiskey, five ounces of ginger beer, limes, edible gold leaf, ice, and voila! The result is better than a pot of gold coins at the end of the rainbow. Pour your finished Golden Irish Mules into the Compostable Stemless Cups from Repurpose. These non-toxic cups made from plants are lightweight and durable, making them great for every guest’s drink.
Shamrocked Shooters
If you’re ready to party like the Irish do, serve up some of these Shamrocked Shooters. With only three ingredients, you’ll be able to whip these up quickly throughout the night until the party winds down. This simple yet tasty recipe calls for a one-half ounce of Irish whisk two ounces of melon liqueur, and a one-half ounce of Irish cream liqueur.
Green-Eyed Ginger
Celebrate the luckiest holiday of the year with a Green-Eyed Ginger. Your guests won’t be able to get enough of this celebratory cocktail. The combination of ginger whiskey, melon liqueur, ginger ale, lemon, and lime make for an ultra-refreshing holiday drink that everyone can enjoy.
Wear your green and drink it too! This festive Green Dublin Apple Cocktail is the perfect drink to serve at your St. Patrick’s day celebration. It only takes three minutes to make using two ounces of Irish whiskey, one ounce of sour apple schnapps, and two ounces of white cranberry juice. Add a fresh apple slice for garnish!
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