Go Green this St. Patrick’s Day
By Vicki Cruz
Step away from green beer and Irish whiskey and get that shaker in hand.
Here are six awesomely green St. Patrick’s Day cocktails to get you celebrating all things Irish! Sláinte!
Emerald Elixer
Courtesy of Veronica Farias, Mixologist
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Triple Sec
- 1 oz. Midori
- Splash of Lime Juice
Preparation: Shake and strain over Martini glass.
Pour Leaf Clover
Ingredients:
- 2 parts SVEDKA Vodka
- 3/4 part Fresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 part Simple Syrup
- 4 Mint Sprigs
- Edible Glitter
Preparation: Muddle mint at bottom of Pilsner glass and build drink on top over crushed ice (except for bitters, glitter, and mint). Agitate with a spoon (or swizzle), not disturbing the mint at the bottom. Top with ice, rim with green/white glitter. Garnish with mint.
Cucumber Celtic Climber
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts SVEDKA Cucumber Lime
- 1/2 part Agave Nectar
- 3 Lime Wedges
- 2 Cucumber Wedges
- Salt and Pepper Rim
Preparation: Muddle lime and cucumber wedges with agave nectar in a cocktail shaker. Add SVEDKA Cucumber Lime and ice, shake, and empty into a rocks glass with a salt and pepper rim.
Midori Emerald Daiquiri
Ingredients:
- 1 part Midori Melon Liqueur
- 1 part Cruzan Aged Light Rum
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Melon Balls or Lime Wheels (for Garnish)
Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass with an optional sugared rim. Garnish with a melon ball and/or lime wheel on the rim.
Loopy Leprechaun Shot
Ingredients:
- 1 part Serpent’s Bite
- 1 part Ginger Liqueur
- 1/2 part Sour Mix
Preparation: Combine Serpent’s Bite, ginger liqueur and sour mix in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a shot glass. Add green food coloring.
The Sláinte
Courtesy of Veronica Farias, Mixologist
Pour in a shot glass a layer of:
- Midori
- Baileys
- Grand Marnier
Use a bar spoon to layer.