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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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 the best drink for St Paddy's day? ›

22 St. Patrick's Day Drinks
  • Crimson Mule.
  • The Smash and Score.
  • Irish Lemonade.
  • Bow St. Smash.
  • Jameson Irish Cosmo.
  • Irish Paloma.
  • Celtic Twilight.
  • Jameson® Cold Brew & Cola.

What beverage 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. The amount of alcohol sold tallies up to billions of dollars, but the average bar tab tends to be reasonably priced.

What's a good Irish drink? ›

To get you on your merry way, here is a top 10 list of drinks in Ireland from Tenon Tours' very own Taryn Harrison.
  • GUINNESS. My favorite. ...
  • BLACK 'N BLACK. Guinness with a shot of blackcurrant, it's usually for people who want to try Guinness but don't like the porter bite. ...
  • IRISH CIDER. ...
  • FAT FROG. ...
  • WHISKEY AND CRANBERRY.

What is the best drink for a day drinking? ›

28 Great Ways To Get Your Day-Drink On
  • Cucumber Cooler. Dana Shultz / minimalistbaker.com. ...
  • The Gin Hound. Mark Weinberg / food52.com. ...
  • Grapefruit Mimosa. jasonandshawnda.com. ...
  • Boozy Blueberry Lemonade. ...
  • Ginger Beer Margaritas. ...
  • Clementine co*cktail. ...
  • Spicy Gin Cucumber Lemonade. ...
  • Raspberry Gin Fizz.
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What is the best drink to start the day? ›

Water. You just can't beat a fresh glass of pure water first thing in the morning to quench your thirst and immediately rehydrate you. It really is one of the best morning drinks you could have. Our bodies are mostly made up of water so when we lose some, it's common sense that we should replace like for like.

What is the green non alcoholic drink for St Patrick's Day? ›

10 Green Mocktails for Your Saint Patrick's Day Party
  • Shamrock Spritzer. Starting off with an easy-to-make, pretty green drink called Shamrock Spritzer. ...
  • Emerald Cooler. ...
  • Minty Limeade. ...
  • Lucky Lemonade. ...
  • Green Tea Mojito. ...
  • Sparkling Kiwi Cooler. ...
  • Pineapple Mint Cooler. ...
  • Green Apple Fizz.

What is a good menu for St Patrick's Day? ›

Look no further than this Irish Cheddar Fondue With Stout and Whiskey.
  • Corned Beef Brisket, Potatoes, Cabbage, and Carrots for St. ...
  • Rich and Flavorful Guinness Beef Stew With Potatoes.
  • Real Irish Soda Bread.
  • Guinness Week: Stout-Battered Onion Rings Recipe.

What is the Saint Patrick's Day vegetable? ›

Cabbage is a versatile vegetable, readily available year-round and perfect for St. Patrick's Day dinner.

What is Martha Stewart green juice? ›

From there, she simply puts a few stalks of celery ("Don't cut the leaves off!"), some fresh spinach leaves, an entire cucumber, fresh ginger, and an orange (with peel) directly into the juicer. Tossing some fruit into that green juice takes the bitter edge off of those leafy greens.

How to make green drink for St Patty's Day? ›

Ingredients
  1. 3/4 ounce gin.
  2. 3/4 ounce Green Chartreuse.
  3. 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur.
  4. 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed.
  5. Slice of lime, for garnish.

What is the strongest Irish drink? ›

Known as the uisce beatha, or “water of life,” poitin (also called “potcheen” or “poteen”) is essentially Irish moonshine that's deeply rooted in the island's history and lore.

What is the number 1 drink in the world? ›

Water is the most consumed beverage globally, essential for human survival. You cannot live without drinking water. Besides, practicing the habit of drinking enough water every day will help people have a healthy body.

What is the most Irish drink? ›

Guinness. We know, we know… We couldn't start without highlighting Ireland's most famous export, Guinness. The famous “pint of black” has become a national icon and you can almost guarantee that you'll be served a pint of Guinness in any bar in the world, if you ask nicely enough.

What is St Patrick's liquor? ›

We use fresh Irish dairy cream with full butter fat for a creamy mouthfeel, and then mature Triple Distilled St. Patrick's Irish Whiskey with cocoa, vanilla and caramel to create our unique signature taste. Distilled, blended and bottled in Ireland.

What is the most popular drink during the holidays? ›

1. Christmas punch. That's right; a classic Christmas punch is the most popular holiday drink in America. While there are many ways to make it, the classic Christmas punch recipe includes juice, cider, rum, sparkling wine and fresh fruit.

What do you drink on a hot sunny day? ›

Cool, clean fresh water is the best choice for hydration; if plain water bores you, the addition of lemon slices, cucumber slices, or ice cubes may help. Green tea is also a tasty, refreshing twist on plain water that adds flavor without sugar or salt.

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