St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails To Craft Beyond Green Beer
Green beer may be iconic, but when St. Patrick’s Day calls for a handcrafted drink, we've got you covered with easy-to-make — and absolutely delicious — cocktails for shamrock celebrations of all sizes. Think smooth Irish whiskey, creamy liqueurs and a few festive twists that still feel elevated.
Whether you’re hosting friends, planning a cozy night in, or just looking for an excuse to shake something up, these Irish-inspired cocktails bring the spirit of the holiday without searching for a four-leaf clover. Consider this your guide to celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with a little more flavor and a lot more charm.
Irish Coffee
Ingredients
- 4 oz hot brewed coffee (medium or dark roast)
- 1 ½ oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 oz heavy cream
Method | In a warm mug, add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and 2 ounces of coffee, then stir to dissolve. Pour in the rest of the coffee. In a cocktail shaker, add in heavy whipping cream and the spring of a strainer and give it a good shake until foam peaks form. Top with an inch of whipped cream and enjoy!
Top of the Morning Mimosa
Ingredients
- 1 oz orange juice
- Zardetto Prosecco
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- Mini marshmallows
- Rainbow candy belt
Method | In a glass, add orange juice and top with prosecco. Add blue curaçao and garnish with mini rainbow on a skewer.
Guinness Milkshake
Ingredients | Serves 6
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup Guinness Stout
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Method | In a blender, add the ice cream, Guinness and chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
The Gold Rush
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz honey
- Pinch of edible glitter
- Mint sprig
Method | In a shaker with ice, combine Irish whiskey, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup and edible glitter. Give it a good shake, then strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Irish Maid
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
- ½ oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- Cucumber slices
Method | Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker. Add ice and remaining ingredients to shaker. Give it a good shake to combine well. Strain into a cocktail glass over ice and garnish with fresh cucumber slices. Sláinte!
