St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails: Mixology Tips for a Spirited Celebration

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. The day we all don our greenest clothes and hues and come together to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. While traditional Irish music, food and folklore naturally prolong the revelry, there’s no better way to enjoy the season of green than with a delightful and festive St. Patrick’s Day cocktail. Get ready to shake, stir and cheers with a few of these delicious recipes!

Adding the Lucky Touch with Homemade Simple Syrup

For the perfect green hue to any carefully crafted St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, a homemade simple syrup is the key to that smartly Irish touch. Measure and mix together one cup of white sugar and one cup of water into a pan on medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Then add one drop of green food coloring and just wait for it… a magically FUN green syrup! Of course, for a more adult twist, you can use green flavored liqueur or fresh mint leaves combined with simple syrup to add a pinch of more wild flavor.

Shamrock Shakeup

Need a cool, creamy pick me up to get your St. Patrick’s Day events off on the right foot? A Shamrock Shakeup is definitely the way to go! Begin by taking two shots each of vodka, crème de menthe and white créme de cacao. Put 4 ounces of cream or whole milk into your mixer and blend together with 1/3 cup of the green simple syrup. Now throw in the shots from before and a few scoops of ice, and get your mixer going again until the concoction is delightfully smooth and creamy. Pour the delightful greeny mixture into a tall glass and top it with a sprinkle of nutmeg. Enjoy.

Irish Diddy

This delicious and dreamy creation is sure to light up even the gloomiest of St. Patrick’s Day gatherings! Start off with a combining 40 ml each of vodka, triple sec, white crème de cacao and 8 ounces of lemon lime soda. Throw your 4 ounces of cream or whole milk in the mixer and blend it with two shots of the green homemade simple syrup. After you have your two ingredients combined, add the shots from before and a few chilled ice cubes to the mix. Once blended, the Irish Diddy will be ready to make even the most veteran party-goers remarkably euphoric.

Rainbow Sangria

When your St. Patrick’s Day revelers need something to REALLY celebrate, look no further than the perfect Rainbow Sangria! Start by combining white wine, 1/2 shot of vodka and 2 shots of melon liqueur together and set aside. Now grab four glasses and divide the mixture over them. Take your trusted and magical green simple syrup and add about 2 shots of it to each glass. If you really want to have a blast, fill each glass over the rim with a citrus soda and a few slices of ice. For decoration, add a few slices of oranges or lemons to each glass for the full rainbow effect and prepare to enjoy one of the merriest St. Patrick’s Day parties ever.

The Pot of Gold

As far as gold at the end of the rainbow goes, you won’t find a sweeter pot at the end of the rainbow, figuratively speaking, than the perfect Pot of Gold. To make this magical beverage, simply combine one shot each of vodka, dark créme de cacao and coconut rum, and mix together with 8 oz of cream or whole milk. Throw one shot of your homemade green simple syrup into the mix and blend together, and then pour the contents into a tall glass. For the lucky topping, add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Slàinte!

Conclusion

While we often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the St. Patrick’s Day merriment, it’s important to remember to stay safe by indulging in your drinks responsibly. From all of us at Playboy, have a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day!

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