Green beer is just the beginning.
In our book, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is about two things: drinking, and avoiding getting pinched (We jest, because obviously the food is pretty spectacular too. Corned beef, we love you.). So we thought, why not combine them? Guarantee no one can come after you for not wearing green by making sure you’ve got one of these 14 green co*cktails in hand. Whether you’re throwing a party, want something to pair with your Irish-inspired meal, or are even bar-hopping and want to know what to order, there’s something for you here. Cheers!
Like with all green foods, there are a couple ways you can go here. Look to fruits and veggies to provide some green, or rely on food coloring to do it for you. With co*cktails, there’s even a third option—relying on inherently green liqueurs to turn your libations lucky.
If you’re sticking to nature, try our spiked sparkling basil lemonade, our spicy jalapeño margaritas, or our green bloody Marys. Want something with a little more green oomph? Reach for a co*cktail made with green chartreuse, like our Last Word; sour apple liqueur, like in our Shamrockaritas or our Shamrock Smash; or creme de menthe, like in our Grasshoppers or our boozy Shamrock Shakes.
Not a fan of apple or melon flavored drinks? That’s fair. Take inspiration from our green beer, then add some green food coloring to whatever drink you like. Our biggest tip: start SLOW. A little food dye goes a long way.
Want even more St. Patrick’s Day ideas? Check out the rest of our St. Patrick’s Day co*cktails and desserts too.
1
Green Beer
You can't celebrate St. Paddy's without a pint of green beer. All it takes is a little green food coloring to keep you safe from any pinching!
Get the Green Beer recipe.
2
Shamrockaritas
Margarita lovers, rejoice! The Shamrockarita has arrived. Backed with tequila and lime, then spiked with sour apple liqueur, this festive take on the classic co*cktail will add the perfect flair to your St. Patrick’s Day party.
Get the Shamrockaritas recipe.
3
Spiked Sparkling Basil Lemonade
Basil-infused vodka? Sign us up. This lemonade co*cktail brings out the sweetness of the herb and turns the spirit a vibrant green.
Get the Spiked Sparkling Basil Lemonade recipe.
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4
Shamrock Smash
This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s all shamROCK and roll with a Shamrock Smash in hand. This minty green apple is the perfect St. Patrick's Day co*cktail to cheers with this holiday: It's so easy to make, but uses some of our favorite bartender tricks to make it extra special.
Get the Shamrock Smash recipe.
5
Midori Sour
Get ready to expand your bartending repertoire with this classic co*cktail from the ’80s. It's fizzy, tangy, and best of all, electric green. Though it's far from traditional, we think this light and sweet bubbly drink is perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Get the Midori Sour recipe.
6
Green Apple Moscato Sangria
Inspired by Olive Garden's now discontinued signature sangria, this copycat green apple moscato sangria is the perfect fall twist on the classic summer co*cktail. Packed with fresh strawberries, apples, and oranges, this fruity big-batch co*cktail is perfectly refreshing all year round (but we especially love its bright green hue at Halloween and St. Patrick's Day parties).
Get the Green Apple Moscato Sangria recipe.
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7
Last Word co*cktail
This gin-based classic co*cktail is sharp, sour, slightly sweet, and best of all, the loveliest shade of green (perfect to avoid getting pinched!). It also only requires 4 ingredients—gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.
Get the Last Word co*cktail recipe.
8
Appletini
Apple schnapps brings sweet-tart green apple flavor, while a splash of calvados (apple brandy) gives it a fiery kick. These martinis may look light and fruity, but these babies are STRONG.
Get the Appletini recipe.
9
Key Lime Mojitos
In this fun co*cktail, the tart juice of Key limes makes a classic mojito a bit sharper and more citrusy, and the cream makes it taste just like a creamy slice of Key lime pie. The graham cracker crust-inspired rim doesn't hurt either!
Get the Key Lime Mojitos recipe.
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10
Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas
Infusing alcohol is one of our favorite ways to get creative with co*cktails, but it works especially well with jalapeños in this margarita recipe. The addition of cucumber balances out the heat, making these margaritas the perfect summer drink to cool off with all summer long.
Get the Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas recipe.
11
Champagne Margaritas
We love a cold, refreshing margarita to cool off in the summer months, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying these classic drinks year round. One of the best ways to do so? Add Champagne to our classic margarita recipe to make them the perfect festive, bubbly thing for celebrating.
Get the Champagne Margaritas recipe.
12
Green Bloody Mary
We love our classic Bloody Mary, but sometimes we like to switch things up. This easy green Bloody Mary starts with a mix made from scratch with tomatillos and is perfect for a St. Patty's Day brunch. It also makes a big batch, which is great for entertaining a crowd.
Get the Green Bloody Mary recipe.
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13
Drunk Grasshoppers
Named after their greenish hue (due to the creme de menthe), grasshoppers are sweet, rich, and perfectly minty. We jazzed ours up with some whipped topping and chocolate shavings—it's practically dessert.
Get the Drunk Grasshoppers recipe.
14
Boozy Shamrock Shakes
We know Shamrock Shakes are amazing. But BOOZY Shamrock Shakes? Now that's worth breaking out the blender for.
Get the Boozy Shamrock Shakes recipe.
