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St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail ideas
Whether you go for the full comedy hat and beard combo, or just wear something vaguely green, St Patrick’s Day is a great excuse for a cocktail or two. So, round up your mates and get ready to shake, stir or just casually slosh a few ingredients into a glass.
From proper Irish classics to cheeky green numbers that look great on the table, these five easy cocktails will have you sorted.
Shamrockaritas
Fully committed to Paddy’s Day? Then this Irish take on the Margarita is for you.
What you’ll need:
- 50ml tequila
- 25ml lime juice
- 15ml triple sec – Cointreau is the gold standard
- 10ml simple syrup
- Green food colouring, because it’s St Paddy’s
- Ice
- Lime wedge
How to make it:
- If you’re keen, salt the rim. Then fill the glass with ice.
- Shake everything else together.
- Strain into your glass.
- Add a tiny drop of green colouring.
- Lime wedge. Job done.
Good for:
Showing your commitment to St Patrick’s Day in style.
Shamrock Sour
A whiskey sour that has decided it’s dressing up for the occasion.
What you’ll need:
- 50ml whiskey – preferably Irish!
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- 10ml Midori
- Salt
- Ice
- Lemon wedge if you’re feeling fancy
How to make it:
- Add ice, whisky, lemon, simple syrup and Midori to a shaker.
- Shake like you mean it.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass.
- Lemon wedge on top.
Good for:
Anyone who likes their cocktails a bit classic and a bit chaotic.
Green Punch
The easiest way to keep a crowd happy without bartending all night.
What you’ll need:
- 500ml pineapple juice
- 250ml lemonade
- 250ml vodka – we’d recommend Eureka Distilling Sydney Standard Vodka
- 50ml blue curaçao
- Ice
- Lemon wedges (optional)
How to make it:
- Tip everything into a big bowl.
- Give it a gentle swirl.
- Add ice.
- Pour into glasses and pretend you planned ahead.
Good for:
Backyard parties, barbies and people who don’t want to mix drinks all night.
Black Velvet
Strangely elegant. Surprisingly moreish.
What you’ll need:
- 125ml sparkling wine – Howard Vineyards Pinot Noir Chardonnay is spot on
- 125ml Guinness
How to make it:
- Fill half a flute with Guinness.
- Slowly top with sparkling wine.
- Admire the drama.
Good for:
Showing off without looking like you’re trying.
Baby Guinness
Looks adorable. Tastes like coffee-cream magic.
What you’ll need:
- Two tbsp coffee liqueur
- One tbsp Baileys
How to make it:
- Pour coffee liqueur into a shot glass
- Float Baileys on top with a spoon.
Good for:
People who love fun, tiny things.
There you have it: five easy cocktails to keep the spirit of St Patrick’s Day flowing. And if a couple stay on your regular drinks list … well, we fully support that.
Not a spirit seeker? Go "Green" with Wine
If you’d rather skip the shaker and stick to the vine, you can still stay on-theme. St Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to pour a glass of something crisp, zesty, and "green."
Look for wines with vibrant acidity and "green" flavour profiles - think the distinct green-gold glint and citrus zest of a Picpoul, the light, spritzy freshness of a Portuguese Vinho Verde, the lime-zest zing of a Clare Valley Riesling, or the mown-grass notes of a Sauvignon Blanc.
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