1Shamrockaritas
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 2Irish Mules
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYWe figured it was only a matter of time before we took the Moscow mule on a road trip to another country. We settled on Ireland because we loved how the oaky, vanilla-y flavors that come from your favorite whiskey are so well complimented by the fresh ginger and lime. It’s the perfect slight twist on the classic that will surprise your guests and have them singing your praises (or maybe writing a limerick about you).
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3Green Mimosa
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNEHave the (liquid) luck of the Irish with our shamrock version of a brunch classic! This festive St. Paddy’s Day cocktail has all the flavors of the classic Champagne drink, but the added green color and rainbow candy garnish will have you feeling like you struck your own pot o’ gold.
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4Pot o' Gold Shots
These shots are so cute, we'd absolutely silly not to follow that rainbow. Want a nonalcoholic version? Swap out the whiskey for another 1/2 cup cold water.
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5Shamrock Smash
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 6Sour Patch Jell-O Shots
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREFirst they're sour, then they're sweet, then they're boozy. If you love Sour Patch Kids as much as we do (we'll never get over our Sour Patch grapes), then this grown-up version of your favorite candy should be a must-have at any celebration. To create these shots, we're using different flavors of packaged Jell-O, vodka, and of course, Sour Patch Kids. They're a little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of fun.
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7Nutty Irishman
PHOTO & FOOD STYLING: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYThe sweetness and subtle nuttiness of the hazelnut liqueur Frangelico is the perfect partner to rich Irish cream. The almost inevitable whipped cream mustache that follows is highly worth it.
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8Green Apple Moscato Sangria
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9Gold Rush Cocktail
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEFans of the whiskey sour to the front, please! The Gold Rush cocktail is the whiskey drink you’re already in love with, with just a few changes that make it easy enough to make on St. Patrick's Day. It calls for honey instead of simple syrup, and doesn't call for any egg whites (so it's even easier to whip up).
Get the Gold Rush Cocktail recipe.
10Frozen Espresso Martini
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBy freezing concentrated cold brew, blending it with Kahlúa and vodka, and topping it with an instant espresso Baileys whipped cream, we’ve created a frozen espresso martini that is not only perfectly balanced, but also incredibly easy to make and super-impressive. With only a few steps, this is a drink that you’re going to want to make again... and again and again.
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11NOjito!
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNENO booze, no problem is the name of the game with this NO-jito! This mojito-inspired mocktail is light and refreshing and has all of the flavor and none of the alcohol. You can have as many as you want without worrying about the headache the next day.
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12Rainbow Sangria
ERIK BERNSTEINLayering fruit in your glasses makes for the best presentation, but don't worry—you can chuck it all into a pitcher and still call this sangria a rainbow!
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13Midori Sour
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSGet ready to expand your bartending repertoire with this classic cocktail from the ’80s. It's fizzy, tangy, and best of all, electric green. Though it's far from traditional, we think this light and sweet bubbly drink is perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
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14Irish Coffee
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15Hot Toddy
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREA toddy is the perfect hot cocktail to sip on when it's chilly out on St. Patrick's Day (or any old afternoon when you're feeling under the weather) Best part? You almost definitely have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now.
Get the Hot Toddy recipe.
16Espresso Mocha Crunch Mocktail
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONLooking for a St. Patrick's Day mocktail option? Everyone is espresso martini-crazed these days, but you don’t need to drink alcohol to enjoy this decadent trend! Our espresso mocktail packs a punch with an espresso base, creamy top, and tons of Oreo crunch with none of the alcohol.
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17Last Word Cocktail
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STLYING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThis gin-based classic cocktail is sharp, sour, slightly sweet, and best of all, the loveliest shade of green (perfect to avoid getting pinched!). It also only requires 4 ingredients—gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.
Get the Last Word Cocktail recipe.
18Spiked Hot Chocolate
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWe’ve all been there—you think you have *one* more pack of instant hot chocolate mix left, only to discover it was mixed up and consumed many cold days ago. Save the heavy sigh and make a batch on the stove for you and your boo with creamy whole milk, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and a little bit of whiskey to keep you warm on a chilly St. Patrick's Day.
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19Green Beer
Parker Feierbach 20Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
To make a quick and easy homemade Baileys, you need: whiskey, half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a blender. THAT'S IT. Who knew you could make something so deliciously boozy at home?
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