Hey, Reader!
Green beer is great, but sometimes you just need something a little different to celebrate. Luckily, no one will pinch you if your drink isn't green. (Although there are plenty of options if you prefer a clover-hued cocktail.)
My favorite St. Patrick's Day drink is simple: I like to sip on a little homemade Irish cream liqueur. It's super easy to make and it serves a crowd. If you want a libation with the luck of the Irish, look no further than these ideas:
jameson, ginger & lime
Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, Irish whiskey stars in this three-ingredient sipper. Try it for St. Patrick’s Day and keep it around for summertime sipping — it's so refreshing!
irish coffee
This delicious and easy warm cocktail can be tailored to your taste. Take freshly brewed coffee and sweeten it with Irish cream syrup, spike it with Irish whiskey and add a layer of of fluffy whipped cream on top — yum!
baby guinness shots
If you're not a fan of Guinness, this sweet version in shooter size may be more your speed. They look like tiny pints of Guinness but taste like an Irish coffee thanks to layers of coffee liqueur and Irish cream. You can also make them in jello shot form!
irish maid
Cucumber, lemon juice, Irish whiskey, simple syrup and St-Germain elderflower liqueur make this a contemporary classic. It's a refreshing beverage that you can dress up or down for any shamrockin' celebration!
irish breakfast shots
These tiny, tasty shots combine Irish whiskey, butterscotch schnapps and OJ. Topped with a slice of bacon, you end up with a taste like the best pancake breakfast.
If that's not enough, here's a list of the best St. Patrick's Day cocktails to make this year
Sláinte!*
Susannah
*An Irish cheers to health (pronounced SLAWN-cha)
