5 Lucky Libations for St. Patrick’s Day

By Isabella Cruz

Raise a glass to the luck of the Irish!

Whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party or simply celebrating with friends, these festive cocktails bring plenty of green, cream, and Irish-inspired flavor to the mix. From minty shots and creamy martinis to a decadent Guinness float, these drinks are the perfect way to toast the holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day Stash Box

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. ALB Vodka
  • 1 oz. Pistachio Liqueur
  • 1 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Pistachio Spread

Preparation

  1. Add the ALB Vodka, pistachio liqueur, heavy whipping cream and pistachio spread to a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake hard until smooth and creamy, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Shamrock Shot

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Baileys Chocolate Liqueur
  • 1 oz. Rumple Minze

Preparation

  1. Add Baileys Chocolate Liqueur and Rumple Minze into a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake and pour into a shot glass.
Gin

Lucky Leprechaun Martini

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Bombay Sapphire
  • ½ oz. White Crème de Cacao
  • ½ oz. Vanilla Syrup
  • 1 oz.  Oat Milk
  • 1 tsp Matcha Powder
  • 6 Mint Leaves

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients, garnish and serve.

Shamrock Shooter

Ingredients

  • ½ oz. Blue Chair Bay Key Lime Rum Cream
  • ½ oz. Crème de Cacao Liqueur
  • ½ oz. Crème de Menthe Liqueur
  • Garnish: Whipped Cream, Andes Mints

Preparation

  1. Pour the Crème de Menthe into the bottom of the shot glass.
  2. Add the Crème de Cacao and then the Key Lime Rum Cream.
  3. Top with whipped cream and a chocolate mint.

Guinness Float

by Lotte New York Palace

Ingredients

  • 3 scoops homemade Baileys Irish Cream Ice Cream
  • Guinness Beer, to top
  • 1 ½ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey

Preparation

  1. Place three generous scoops of homemade Bailey's ice cream into pilsner glass.
  2. Carefully fill the remainder of the glass with Guinness Beer.
  3. Pour Jameson Irish Whiskey into shot glass, which can be enjoyed as a float or accompaniment.
  4. Serve with straw(s).

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