Celebrating St. Patrick's Day is a great tradition and an excellent excuse to party in the middle of March. Even those without a drop of Irish blood can be Irish for a day!
Really, forget the green beer. If you want to drink beer like the Irish a pint of Guinness will do. If that's too bold for you, you might try one these cocktails and shooters to toast to the Irish. Many of the drinks are green thanks to liqueurs like crème de menthe or Midori while others feature the best spirits of Ireland.
Erin Go Braugh!
Emerald Isle
Go green. Hold the vermouth and add some crème de menthe in your Martini on St. Patrick's Day. You'll have the Irish spirit in no time.Everybody's Irish
Everybody is Irish, at least on St. Patty's Day. This delicious whiskey cocktail blends smooth Irish whiskey with the minty flavor of crème de menthe liqueur and the herbs of Chartreuse. The recipe does call for an olive for the garnish, but if you're not hip to this idea and how it accents the crème de menthe, use a fresh sprig of mint instead.Irish Canadian
The Irish Canadian is almost exactly what it sounds like, but that's not Irish whiskey in there. Instead, this short, neat cocktail is a mix of Canadian whiskey and the distinctive Irish Mist liqueur. The lucky drinker will be treated to a very smooth and enjoyable Irish cocktail.Irish Cactus
Love St. Patrick's Day but you still want a touch of tequila? The Irish Cactus is here to help for a little taste of shamrock meets cactus. The mix of tequila and Irish cream liqueur is nice and smooth and this lowball on the rocks that is great as an after dinner sipper.Irish Coffee
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Nothing says Ireland than a piping hot glass of Irish Coffee. This traditional sipper, complete with its signature crown of whipped cream, is perfect for casual St. Patrick's Day parties or as a after dinner of Irish Stew or Shepherd's Pie.
Irish Eyes
Irish whiskey is the base spirit for this creamy lowball that is similar to the vodka based White Russian. The crème de menthe adds just a hint of mint and gives the finished drink it's light green color. Now that you've got the cocktail, here's the song When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.Irish Gold
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Forget all the green this St. Patrick's Day, go with the gold. This simple highball mixed drink pairs the fruit flavors of orange and peach with a great Irish whiskey and it's all brought together with semi-sweet ginger ale.
Irish Martini
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What would St. Patrick's Day be without some good Irish whiskey? For Martini enthusiasts, the coating of Irish Whiskey in the cocktail glass will add just enough of the Irish celebration without straying too far from your normal choice of cocktail.
