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7 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

Start your St Paddy's Day Celebration with a traditional Irish Coffee.

I like cocktails and I cannot lie.  From green beer to wine; a Moscow Mule to an Irish Mule, and everything in between let’s keep the luck o’ the Irish on our side with these St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails. Easy to make and tasty to sip.

Celebrate St. Paddy's day with these St. Patrick's Day Cocktails & Recipes.
Celebrate St. Paddy’s day with these St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Recipes.

7 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

Perhaps the best place to be on St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland, and after that, adventure to your local St. Patrick’s Day parade (Denver has one of the best!).  And then perhaps an equally satisfying alternative is to channel your inner Irish on St. Paddy’s day with these delightfully tasty St. Patrick’s Day cocktails.  “Sláinte!” and “tá fáilte romhat.”   (Salute/Cheers and You’re welcome!)

But sadly, too much green beer fills me up.  Here’s an alternative to green beer with the traditional St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, such as Irish Whiskey and Irish Mule.  Or consider using zero-calorie Sparkling Ice and Santa Margherita wines with these recipes, perfect for anyone looking to sip on something beyond beer for the holiday.  You’re welcome!

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1. Middleton Irish Mule

An Irish twist on a Moscow Mule - an Irish Mule.
An Irish twist on a Moscow Mule, say cheers to our favorite St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail: an Irish Mule. Photo Credit: Jameson Irish Whiskey

Fans of winter cocktails such as a Moscow Mule will love this St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Middleton Irish Mule.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 parts Jameson
  • 0.25 part Lime Juice
  • 0.25 part Ginger Syrup
  • 3.25 parts Ginger beer
  • Wedge of lime

DIRECTIONS

Fill a shaker with ice. Add Jameson Irish Whiskey. Add lime juice. Add ginger syrup. Shake and strain into a copper mule mug. Add ice and fill up with ginger beer. Add a flourish of green with a lime wedge.

2. Ginger Lime Mojito

Low-calorie St. Patrick's day cocktail recipes including Ginger Lime Mojito
Low-calorie St. Patrick’s day cocktail recipes including Ginger Lime Mojito. Photo credit: Sparkling Ice

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

In an ice-filled Collins glass, add Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime, rum, and mint leaves, then stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig and serve.

2. Gin Fitzey

If you're feeling green, consider mixing this St. Patrick's Day cocktail: Gin Fitzey.
If you’re feeling green, consider mixing this St. Patrick’s Day cocktail: Gin Fitzey. Photo credit: Sparkling Ice

Gin Fitzey INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Add gin, simple syrup, and lime wedges to shaker. Muddle. Add ice. Shake and strain into chilled glass. Add a splash of Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime. Garnish with lime twist.

3. Ginger Sage Cocktail

Cheers to this Ginger Sage Cocktail, the perfect St. Patrick's Day cocktail.
Cheers to this Ginger Sage Cocktail, the perfect St. Patrick’s Day cocktail with Santa Margherita Prosecco. Photo Credit: Santa Margherita

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bottle of Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
  • Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup honey
  • 3 cups of water
  • 2 whole pears, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 large piece of ginger, peeled and diced
  • 20 fresh sage leaves (plus more for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, combine the honey and water over medium heat and bring to a light boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the honey has dissolved completely. Add the pears, ginger and sage leaves. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the mixture has reduced by 1/3 (about 15-20 minutes). Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for an additional 10 minutes. Strain the syrup into a large canning jar or thick glass bowl. Discard the ginger and sage leaves.

Place a few pieces of the cooked pear into each stemless wine glass followed by 2 tbsps of the simple syrup. Add Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG and serve. SERVINGS: 8-10

4. Ginger Jello Shots

It's not a real celebration until someone brings the jello shots? How about this St. Patrick's Day cocktail? Ginger Jello Shots.
It’s not a real celebration until someone brings the jello shots? How about this St. Patrick’s Day cocktail? Ginger Jello Shots. Photo credit: Sparkling Ice

INGREDIENTS

  • 16 oz Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime
    10 limes
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 packages unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp chopped mint

DIRECTIONS

Cut the limes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, set to the side. In a saucepan, add Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime, sprinkle gelatin over and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Place over low heat and stir until dissolved, about 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in vodka and mint. Pour mixture into lime halves and place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set. Cut limes in half to serve and enjoy!

5. Cucumber Lime & Basil Prosecco Spritzer

Prosecco is the "secret" ingredient in this St Patrick's Day cocktail recipe, Cucumber Lime & Basil Prosecco Spritzer
Prosecco is the “secret” ingredient in this St Patrick’s Day cocktail recipe, Cucumber Lime & Basil Prosecco Spritzer. Photo Credit: Santa Margherita

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lime juiced
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 4 cucumber slices
  • Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG

DIRECTIONS

Muddle lime juice, basil, and cucumber in a shaker glass. (For extra flavor infusion allow mixture to marinate in the fridge for at least one hour). Add ice and shake the mixture. Strain the juice only (about ½ oz.) into a Prosecco glass. Top with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG and garnish with a basil leaf and cucumber slice.

I just love these Prosecco glasses!!

6. Spicy Sparkling Margarita

Yes you can mix Margaritas for St. Patrick's Day cocktails and this "green" Spicy Sparkling Margarita is perfect.
Yes you can mix Margaritas for St. Patrick’s Day cocktails and this “green” Spicy Sparkling Margarita is perfect. Photo Credit: Sparkling Ice

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 parts Blanco Tequila
  • ½ part Cointreau
  • 3 slices of Jalapeño pepper
  • Juice of 1/8 lime
  • 1 ½ parts Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime

DIRECTIONS

Shake Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and peppers with ice. Pour into rocks glass with salted rim, slice of Jalapeno and lime wedge. Top with Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime.

7. Irish Coffee

Start your St Paddy's Day Celebration with a traditional Irish Coffee.
Start your St Paddy’s Day Celebration with a traditional Irish Coffee. Photo credit: Pixabay

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 parts Demerara and Muscovado sugar syrup
  • 1 part Jameson
  • 1 part lightly whipped double cream
  • 3 parts medium roasted espresso coffee
  • 1 vanilla pod or cinnamon for garnish
  • Fresh grated nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve 2 parts Demerara sugar and 1 part Muscovado sugar in 3 parts of boiling water for the syrup. Stir sugar syrup into Jameson in a warmed glass. Whip chilled double cream lightly until it starts to stiffen. Brew a shot of coffee into the glass from your espresso machine. Reload and brew in a second shot.

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