Try one of these 10 Irish cocktails this St Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture and heritage, and what better way to do so than with some traditional Irish cocktails? From classics like the Irish Coffee to lesser-known gems, here are 10 Irish cocktails to add a touch of Emerald Isle flair to your festivities.
- Irish Coffee
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, hot coffee, sugar, whipped cream
- Method: Pour hot coffee into a warmed glass, add a teaspoon of sugar and stir until dissolved. Add a shot of Irish whiskey and top with whipped cream.
- Black Velvet
- Ingredients: Guinness stout, champagne or sparkling wine
- Method: Fill a glass halfway with Guinness, then slowly top it off with champagne or sparkling wine for a decadent and bubbly treat.
- Irish Mule
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, ginger beer, lime juice, ice
- Method: Fill a copper mug with ice, add a shot of Irish whiskey, top with ginger beer, and squeeze in some fresh lime juice. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
- Irish Sour
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white (optional), ice
- Method: Shake Irish whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) vigorously with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon twist.
- Dublin Apple Cocktail
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, apple juice, cranberry juice, ginger ale, ice
- Method: Mix Irish whiskey, apple juice, and cranberry juice in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and top with ginger ale for a refreshing sip.
- Emerald Isle
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, ice
- Method: Stir Irish whiskey and green crème de menthe with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass for a vibrant green drink.
- Irish Mojito
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, soda water, ice
- Method: Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a glass. Add Irish whiskey and ice, then top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig.
- Irish Gold
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, orange juice, ice
- Method: Shake Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, and orange juice with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice for a fruity and golden libation.
- Irish Cream Martini
- Ingredients: Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, ice
- Method: Shake Irish cream liqueur, vodka, and coffee liqueur with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass for a rich and indulgent cocktail.
- Irish Tea Party
- Ingredients: Irish whiskey, black tea, honey, lemon juice, hot water
- Method: Brew a strong cup of black tea and stir in honey and lemon juice to taste. Add a shot of Irish whiskey and top with hot water. Enjoy as a cozy and warming drink.
These Irish cocktails are perfect for raising a glass to St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion where you want to infuse a bit of Irish spirit into your celebrations. Sláinte!