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St. Patrick's Day Cocktails
Serve the Best Cocktails at Your St. Paddy’s Day Party!

Alcohol consumption plays a large role in St. Patrick’s Day. No one quite knows why, but perhaps it is because Ireland has such fine selections of beers, liqueurs, and whiskeys. If you’re throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party this year, you’re definitely going to want to have some tasty drinks on hand. Below are some delicious cocktail recipes that are perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!

Irish Jigglers

Really, they’re Jell-O shots but they are perfect to be placed on a tray and passed around at a party. This is all you have to do:

1. Gather one package of lime Jell-O, ten ounces of Citrus vodka, four ounces of Blue Curacao, and two ounces of lime juice.

2. Bring two cups of water to a boil and dissolve Jell-O in it. Allow to cool to room temperature.

3. Add the alcohol to the Jell-O and stir well. Pour into Jell-O shot cups and refrigerate for two to three hours.

Everybody’s Irish

For a great cocktail that not only celebrates Irish whiskey but also reminds us that on St. Paddy’s day, everyone’s Irish, this is sure to be a true winner!

• 2 ounces Irish whiskey
• 1 ounce green crème de menthe
• 1 ounce green Chartreuse
• Mint sprig for garnish

1. Place all of the ingredients, except for the mint sprig, in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and pour into a martini glass that has been chilled.
3. Garnish with mint.

Nutty Irishman

For this great-tasting shooter, simply mix ½ shot of Bailey’s with ½ shot of Frangelico. If shooters aren’t your thing, you can also pour equal parts of the two liqueurs into a glass over ice.

Irish Eyes

This is a great cocktail that can be brought out to the party just as the song “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” starts to play. But even if you don’t have the song to introduce the drink, this is a great drink that will have your friends asking for the recipe.

• 1 ounce Irish whiskey
• ¼ ounce green crème de menthe
• 2 ounces cream
• Maraschino cherry for garnish

1. Place all of the ingredients, except for the cherry, into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well.
2. Pour into short glasses and garnish with the cherry.

Irish Pride

This is a wonderful drink for those that wish to have something a little lighter than the traditional Irish whiskey.

• 3 ounces green crème de menthe
• 3 ounces Amaretto
• 2 ounces lemon juice

1. Layer all of the ingredients, in the order they are given in the recipe, in a highball glass.
2. Stir well and serve.

Irish Whip

This fun cocktail actually does not have any Irish whiskey or liqueurs in it. The alcohol that is in it however, makes for a delicious combination and the crème de menthe gives it a nice green colour making it a nice option for those who don’t like the taste of green beer.

• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce Pernod
• 1 ounce Cuban rum
• 1 ounce crème de menthe
• 1 part 7-Up
• 1 part orange juice

1. Pour the alcohol ingredients into a beer glass with ice cubes.
2. Fill the rest of the glass with equal parts 7-Up and orange juice.
3. Stir well and serve.