Three St. Patrick's Day Cocktails You Can't Resist!

Skip the green beer—these delicious and festive cocktails are sure to tempt even St. Patrick! Sample one or indulge in them all to mark the occasion.

I hope you're lucky enough to enjoy one of these delicious cocktails on St. Patrick's Day!

It's clear that St. Patrick's Day has gradually become a celebration filled with kegs, eggs, and lots of green beer. However, isn't it time we elevate the festivities with some new St. Patrick's Day cocktail favorites that will make everyone wish they were Irish?

I wonder which one would be St. Patrick's favorite?

Featuring Irish whiskey, Irish cream, and hints of green, these cocktails will have everyone raising a glass to the Emerald Isle. Once you try them, you'll find yourself enjoying these drinks well beyond March 17th.

Dubliner

For the Old Fashioned lovers!

Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail)

• 2 oz Irish whiskey

• 1/2 oz Grand Marnier

• 1/2 oz sweet vermouth

• 3 dashes orange bitters

• Garnish: 1 green maraschino cherry
  

Mix it Up

1. Add the whiskey, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth and orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled

2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

3. Garnish with green maraschino cherry

   
   

Raise your glass and toast to the good things in life!

Shamrock Shot

You may choose a non-dairy cream and whipped cream

Ingredients (makes 2 shots)

• 1 1/4 oz creme de menthe

• 1 1/4 oz vanilla vodka

• 2 oz heavy cream

• 4 dashes chocolate bitters

• Garnish: whipped cream and Andes creme de menthe thin (optional) or sprinkle with gold, green and white sprinkles

  
  

Mix it Up

1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add the creme de menthe, vanilla vodka, heavy cream and chocolate bitters in a shaker. Shake LIGHTLY to mix and chill the ingredients

2. Strain into 2 shot glasses

3. Garnish with the whipped cream, and the mint, if desired.

Enjoy with family and friends!

Note: You may choose a non-dairy cream and whipped cream.

Cheers to St. Patrick!

Irish Affogato

This takes Irish coffee to a dessert level

Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail)

• 3/4 oz Irish whiskey

• 1/2 oz Baileys Irish cream

• 1 scoop coffee ice cream

• 1 1/2 oz cold-brew coffee (or espresso)

• Garnish: chocolate shavings and whipped cream, or green, gold and white sprinkles
  

Mix it Up

1. Add the scoop of ice cream to an Irish Coffee mug or small ceramic mug

2. Shake the Irish whiskey, Baileys Irish cream and cold-brew coffee (or espresso) lightly in a shaker with a few cubes of ice

3. Pour over the ice cream and garnish with the whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Enjoy on St. Patrick's Day - and beyond!

Adapted from recipes provided on liquor.com