You're in Luck! We've Got 35 St. Patrick's Day Drink Recipes That Are Way Better Than Beer (2024)

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Whether you have Irish blood or simply love a reason to get festive, St. Patrick's Day has long been a fab excuse to hang out and clink glasses with all of your friends. (While shaking your shamrocks, obv.) And perhaps the most exciting part of the holiday (which, btw, is March 17 this year and every year)? Mixing up fun, themed co*cktails with some green (and even gold!) liquids that are often overlooked throughout the rest of the year. Sour apple liqueurs? You betcha. Pear syrup? Grab it! That bottle of green Chartreuse that's been sitting at the back of your bar cart? Dust it off, baby! Let's give them their one special day in the sun, shall we?

The 35 Irish-inspired co*cktails you see before you (scroll down, you'll see 'em) will surely set the tone for your Paddy's celebration, promise. You might be hanging at home watching Luck of the Irish (same) or having a rager—either way, you're probably going to want to have one of these St. Patrick's Day drinks in hand. (Oh, and if you're on a sober curious journey, I gotchu with some mocktails, too.)

Cheers and stay lucky, my friends 🍀! See you on the other side of the rainbow.

1

Jameson Green Tea Shot

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Put ice cubes in a co*cktail shaker, then add ½ oz. peach schnapps liqueur, ½ oz. Jameson Irish whiskey, and ½ oz. sweet and sour mix. Shake well and then pour into shot glasses. Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with lime.

Recipe from Sweet Tea and Thyme

2

Nutty Irishman

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In the bowl of a stand mixer or a medium bowl with a hand mixer, whisk together 1 cup whipped cream and 1 tbsp. powdered sugar. Whip on high until stiff peaks form, then slowly add ¼ cup Irish cream (such as Baileys). Transfer cream into a piping bag or plastic bag with a corner snipped off, and chill.

In a shaker, add 1½ oz. Irish cream and 1½ oz. hazelnut liqueur (such as Frangelico), then fill with ice. Shake until the shaker is frosty, then strain the drink into a coupe. Pipe the Irish whipped cream that you made previously on top, and garnish with crushed hazelnuts.

Recipe from Delish

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3

Lime Sherbert Punch (A Mocktail!)

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Add 2¼ oz. packages Kool-Aid lemon-lime powdered drink mix, 1 46 oz. can pineapple juice (chilled), 2 quarts cold water, and 2 2-liter bottles ginger ale (chilled) in a large punch bowl (or split the recipe into two large pitchers). Stir to combine. Add scoops of lime sherbet directly to the punch bowl or to each individual glass when ready to serve.

Recipe from The Cookie Rookie

4

Irish Espresso Martini

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Add 1⅓ parts espresso, 1½ parts Jameson Stout Edition, ½ parts Kahlua, and ⅓ parts sugar syrup to a co*cktail shaker and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.

Recipe from Jameson

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5

World Class Winter Hot Toddy

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Start by placing a bar spoon with runny honey in a latte glass. Add 2½ oz. of hot water. Then add ¾ oz. of lemon juice and stir. Add 1½ oz. of Johnnie Walker Gold Label and stir once more. Garnish with a clove-studded lemon wedge and cinnamon stick.

Recipe from Johnnie Walker

6

The Irish Swan

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Stir 2 parts Sipsmith London Dry Gin, 2 parts whiskey, 1 part Sipsmith Sloe Gin, 1 part sweet vermouth, and a dash of orange bitters over ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lime twist.

Recipe from Sipsmith

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7

Irish Pear & Elderflower Mojito

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Over crushed ice, combine 1¾ oz. Gunpowder Irish Gin, ¼ oz. elderflower liquor, 1¼ oz. pear syrup, 1 oz. lime juice, and a handful of mint. Garnish the co*cktail with dried pear and a mint sprig.

Recipe from Jackdaw NYC

8

Green, White & Gold

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Combine 1 part The Sexton Irish Whiskey, ¾ parts mint syrup, and 1 part lime juice. Strain into a Collins glass with crushed ice. Garnish with a pinch of fresh mint.

Recipe from The Sexton

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9

Sugar Snap Pea Mojito (A Mocktail!)

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Make a quick simple syrup by heating ¾ cup sugar and ¾ cup water in a small pot on the stove until the edges just begin to bubble and the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat, transfer to a jar, and chill completely.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Prepare a medium bowl with an ice water bath and set it near the stove. When the water is boiling, drop in 10 oz. sugar snap peas and blanch them for 1½ to 2 minutes. Use a fine mesh sieve to quickly transfer the peas to the ice bath to shock them and cool them completely.

Add the blanched and shocked peas to a high-powered blender or food processor. Add the chilled simple syrup and ½ cup fresh lime juice. Blend until completely smooth. Press the purée through a fine mesh sieve and chill until ready to use.

To make each mocktail, muddle 6 mint leaves with 1 tbsp. of sugar snap pea syrup. Add remaining 2 tbsp. of syrup and fill the glass with ice. Top with ¼ cup sparkling water.

Recipe from Snixy Kitchen

10

Jalapeño Margarita

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Combine 1½ oz. Cazadores Blanco, ½ oz. premium orange liqueur, ½ oz. light agave nectar, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, and 1 slice jalapeño in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a salted glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Recipe from Cazadores

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11

The Rory McIlroy

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Combine 2 oz. of Hardshore Original Gin, 1½ oz. of fresh lemon juice, 1 oz. of pear syrup, and 1½ oz. of double-strong Irish black tea. Top with a mint sprig for good luck.

Recipe from Hardshore Gin

12

Matcha Shamrock Shake (A Mocktail! That's Also Vegan!)

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Add 2 cups vegan ice cream, 1 cup vegan milk, 1 tbsp. matcha powder, and 1 tsp. peppermint extract to a blender. Blend until smooth and serve immediately.

Recipe from The Nut-Free Vegan

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13

The Daisy

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Combine 2 oz. whiskey, 1 oz. pineapple juice, 1 oz. lime juice, and ½ oz. agave syrup. Shake well and serve in a glass rimmed with chili salt.

Recipe from Bushmills Irish Whiskey

14

Green River

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In a mixing glass, add 2 parts tequila with ⅔ parts Green Chartreuse liqueur, and 1 part fresh lime juice. Shake, strain, and garnish with a lime twist.

Recipe from Hornitos Tequila

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15

El Chapulín

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Combine 1 oz. of Ilegal Mezcal Joven, 1 oz. of crème de menthe, 1 oz. of cream, and 1 oz. of crème de cacao, and shake until blended. Dust with Mexican chocolate.

Recipe from Illegal Mezcal

16

Pineapple Mango Mint Mule (A Mocktail!)

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Place 4-5 mint leaves in the palm of your hand and slap them to release the oils. Add the mint and 1 oz. lime juice to a co*cktail shaker and muddle. Add 3 oz. pineapple juice, 3 oz. mango nectar or juice, and ice to the shaker. Shake for 10 seconds, until cold. Pour into a cup and top with ginger beer (about 1-2 oz.).

Recipe from The co*cktail Snob

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17

River Boyne Fizz

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Combine 1 oz. of Slane Irish Whiskey, 1 oz. of lemon juice, a dash of orange bitters, and 1 tbsp. of honey. Top it all off with tonic water, and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon wedge.

Recipe from Slane Irish Whiskey

18

St. Patrick's Day Shake

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Add 1½ oz. of Bailey’s Original Irish Cream and 3 oz. of milk to a blender along with two scoops of your favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream. Blend until smooth.

Recipe from Baileys

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19

Cucumber Fizz

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Mix 1½ oz. of Grey Goose La Poire vodka, ½ oz. of St-Germain elderflower liqueur, 2 oz. of cucumber juice, ½ oz. of lemon juice, and ½ oz. of simple syrup. Top it off with soda water.

Recipe from Grey Goose

20

A Proper Coffee

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Combine 2 oz. Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey, 1½ oz. Boston Harbor coffee liqueur, 1 oz. Mandarine Napoleon, and ½ oz. of Benedictine in a co*cktail shaker. Strain into a Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with whipped cream and coffee beans.

Recipe from Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey, created by Sonny Verdini, Bar Manager at TRADE (Boston, MA)

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FAQs

What is a whiskey co*cktail for St Patrick's Day? ›

A whiskey smash is a classic co*cktail with just four ingredients: whiskey, mint, lemon, and simple syrup or sugar. You don't need any fancy equipment to make it, and you'll feel like quite the accomplished home bartender when you shake it up.

What is a good Irish shot? ›

Combine Irish whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream in equal parts into a shot glass. Add the Baileys first, then slowly add whiskey to create a layered effect in the glass. When ready to serve, drop the shot glass into a half-full glass of Guinness. You can also choose a gluten-free beer if needed.

What alcohol do most Irish drink? ›

Guinness, Jameson and Baileys are arguably three of the most popular Irish drinks. However, there are many other famous Irish alcohol brands, like Murphy's, Drumshambo, Dingle, Powers and many more that are well-known in Ireland and abroad.

What is the offensive Irish co*cktail? ›

The term "car bomb" combines reference to its "bomb shot" style, as well as the noted car bombings of Northern Ireland's Troubles. The name is considered by many to be offensive, with many bartenders refusing to serve it.

What beer to drink on St. Patrick's Day? ›

To make things easier, we've rounded up 10 of our favorite options, ranging in style and popularity.
  • Guinness Draught Stout. ...
  • Smithwick's Red Ale. ...
  • Harp Lager. ...
  • Murphy's Stout. ...
  • Kinnegar Scraggy Bay IPA. ...
  • Wicklow Wolf Elevation Pale Ale. ...
  • O'Hara's Irish Pale Ale. ...
  • Sullivan's Maltings Irish Ale.
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What alcohol is most consumed on St Patrick's Day? ›

The holiday is a huge moneymaker for pubs as people drink Guinness after Guinness, the most popular drink of the day.

What is the McDonald's St Patrick's drink? ›

The Shamrock Shake was created in 1967 by Hal Rosen, a Connecticut McDonald's Owner/Operator who made the delicious, mint shake in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. It later debuted in select locations across the U.S. in 1970 and was an instant success.

What is a good St. Patrick's Day drink? ›

Planning a St. Patrick's Day brunch (complete with an Irish breakfast)? You'll need the Irish cream iced coffee or the Bloody Maria topped with all-green garnishes to get the paddy started! Or, you can whip up a creamy and decadent Baileys co*cktail, or try your hand at making Irish cream from scratch!

What alcohol tastes good as a shot? ›

10 Best Liquors for Shots
  • Vodka. Vodka is a distilled beverage that is very popular around the world. ...
  • Rum. Many different types of liquor can be used for shots, but rum is often a great choice. ...
  • Tequila. Tequila liquors are great for shots. ...
  • Bourbon. ...
  • Whiskey. ...
  • Gin. ...
  • Brandy. ...
  • Schnapps.
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What co*cktails to order at an Irish pub? ›

Whether these drinks are served hot to ice-chilled, all are sure to heat up shamrock spirit and bring you the luck of the Irish.
  • Half and Half. ...
  • Irish Coffee. ...
  • Irish Mudslide. ...
  • Whiskey and Cranberry. ...
  • Baileys. ...
  • Boru Dry Martini. ...
  • Dublin Apple.

What is the national drink of Ireland? ›

Over the last three centuries, Guinness has become a legendary part of Irish culture, celebrated as Ireland's national drink. And with over 8,000 years still left on the original St. James Gate brewery lease, there's still a lot more of 'the black stuff' to make and enjoy.

What did the Irish Celts drink? ›

Signs of red wine, millet beer and possibly the fermented honey drink, mead, have all been found in pottery vessels from the early Celts living in France around 500 BC. The finds come from a study of organic residues within cups, jars and jugs found at a hill fort site at Vix-Mont Lassois in Burgundy.

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