Green beer may be fun to look at, but it's not everyone's cup of tea.  For Saint Patrick's Day, try one of these fun cocktails instead.  Sláinte!


Saint Pat's-tini

2 oz Vodka (eg. Exclusiv)
1/2 oz Creme de Cocoa
1 oz Irish Cream (eg. Baileys)
1/2 oz green Creme de Menthe

Shake first three ingredients pour into a chilled martini glass and then sink Green Creme de Menthe.  Garnish with a mint leaf and chocolate shavings.
Source: Exclusiv Vodka


Shamrock Smoothie

2 oz Melon Vodka (eg. SKYY)
1/2 oz Triple Sec
Splash of Orange Curaçao
juice of 2 limes

Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Source: SKYY Vodka



La Poire Sparkling Shamrock

1 1/2 parts Pear-flavoured Vodka (eg. Grey Goose La Poire)
1/2 part St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 parts juiced cucumber
1/2 part lemon juice
1/2 part simple syrup
Lemonade or club soda
Mint leaves for garnish
Cucumber slices for garnish
Lemon zest for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, mix all ingredients.  Shake vigorously, strain, and serve in a highball glass with cubed ice and garnish with mint, cucumber slices and lemon zest.
Source: Grey Goose Vodka


Nutty Irishman

1 oz Irish Cream (eg. Baileys)
1 oz Hazelnut liqueur (eg. Frangelico)
1 oz cream

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, strain, and serve in a shot glass or highball glass over ice.
Source: Frangelico


Shamrocked Shooter

2 oz Melon liqueur (eg. Midori)
1/2 oz Whiskey (eg. Tullamore Dew Irish)
1/2 oz Irish Cream (eg. Carolans)

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, strain, and serve in a shot glass.
Source: Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey


Irish Frog

3/4 oz Melon liqueur (eg. Midori), chilled
3/4 oz Irish Cream, chilled

Pour melon liqueur into a shot glass, then slowly add the irish cream to float on top.

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