35 Best St. Patrick's Day Drinks for a Wee Bit of Liquid Luck
Try some green-hued cocktails, Guinness floats, and Irish coffee!
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Whether you're Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is one of the most fun holidays of the year. As soon as March 17 rolls around, everyone breaks out their green clothes and St. Patrick's Day decorations. But perhaps most important for celebrating the emerald Isle are St. Patrick's Day drinks. That's why we've gathered a list of easy cocktails and mixers to get you in the holiday spirit. Here, you'll find our best Baileys cocktails, whiskey drinks, and green-hued beverages for the whole family (yes, there are even a few mocktails and smoothies that the kids can enjoy).
If you're looking for a drink to pair with traditional Irish food, try mixing a big pitcher of lime sherbet punch—it's colorful, sweet, and fit for a crowd. Cocktails are fun to customize, too—you can opt for a champagne cocktail (like the sparkling shamrock champagne to give your bubbly a hint of green) or a ginger ale or lemon-lime drink and top it off with your favorite Irish whiskey. Of course, if you're anything like Ree Drummond, the Irish coffee will be calling your name: Her version is mixed with Irish cream liqueur and topped with whipped cream that makes it double as a St. Patrick's Day dessert. And if you're still not sure what to drink on St. Patrick's Day, you can't go wrong when it comes to Irish beers! Here, you'll find Guinness drinks and a recipe for green beer that will have you feeling lucky in no time!
Appletini
An appletini perfectly suits the holiday with its verdant green color and snappy, sweet-sour flavor. Just garnish the glass with a few slices of Granny Smith apple!
Get the Appletini recipe.
Chocolate Martini
A chocolate martini is one of those classic cocktails that follows an easy ratio of liquor to cream. What makes it perfect for St. Patrick’s Day? The one-part Baileys Irish cream!
Get the Chocolate Martini recipe.
Dark and Stormy
Tart, boozy, and sweet—you really can't make a better cocktail combo. Naturally sweet rum creates a nice balance with the spicy ginger beer and tart lime juice. Add a lime wedge for a festive garnish!
Get the Dark and Stormy recipe.
Orange Crush Cocktail
Wake up to cocktail gold on March 17. This sunny and refreshing cocktail has lots of poppy orange flavors. You'll be glad you got your fruit juice in before the revelries.
Get the Orange Crush Cocktail recipe.
Hot Toddy
The weather in March can sometimes be surprisingly chilly. Cozy up with this warm whiskey-based cocktail after your day of revelry.
Get the Hot Toddy recipe.
Ranch Water
If you're loading up on potatoes and corned beef, you'll likely want to balance out all the heavy dishes with something refreshingly light—like Ree's go-to cocktail! It even has a touch of green, thanks to the lime wedges.
Get the Ranch Water recipe.
Classic Mint Julep
While this drink is typically made with bourbon, you could always swap in your favorite Irish whiskey. Either way, a glass of this refreshing cocktail will look like you found a pot of gold.
Get the Classic Mint Julep recipe.
Classic Bloody Mary
Start celebrating early with this classic brunch cocktail. It might not be green, but it sure is tasty!
Get the Classic Bloody Mary recipe.
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
While this isn't your typical Irish drink, it's great for tequila lovers and anyone who can handle a bit of spice. Add extra lime and jalapeño slices for that green Irish flare.
Get the Spicy Jalapeño Margarita recipe.
Green Beer
This might be the easiest St. Patrick’s Day drink ever! There are only two ingredients and it comes together in just a couple of minutes. Plus, there's no denying that turning beer green is as festive as it gets.
Get the Green Beer recipe.
Irish Coffee
Ree's mom used to make Irish coffee all the time (even when it wasn't St. Patrick's Day). Who can blame her?! This warm, boozy drink is brimming with strong coffee and decadent whipped cream.
Get the Irish Coffee recipe.
Guinness Float
This may sound like a strange concoction, but the combination of beer and ice cream is actually somewhat of a revelation. It's similar to a root beer float, but uses a classic Irish beer—Guinness—instead.
Get Ree's Guinness Float recipe.
Healthy Green Smoothie
Not everyone is looking to indulge in vices on St. Paddy's Day, but even if you are, this drink is a great way to start the day off on the right foot. It's healthy, refreshing, and, of course, green!
Get Ree's Healthy Green Smoothie recipe.
Homemade Shamrock Shakes
Here's a drink you can share with the kids! This copy-cat version of a classic drive-thru milkshake is a creamy, minty, and fun way to celebrate with the whole family.
Get the Homemade Shamrock Shakes recipe.
Marg-a-Ree-ta
No food coloring needed here! This twist on the classic margarita makes the most of nature's greenest ingredients including cucumbers, cilantro, mint, and limes.
Get Ree's Marg-a-Ree-ta recipe.
Baileys Mint Martini
Here’s another smooth, sweet martini that uses Baileys but has an extra festive touch. Creme de Menthe liqueur gives it a minty flavor and a vibrant green hue.
Drunken Leprechaun
This Irish whiskey cocktail contains not one, but two Irish ingredients: whiskey and Guinness. The simple syrup made from Guinness gives this drink a robust flavor.
Lucky Leprechaun Shots
There's nothing like a shot of whiskey to get the party started! This one is mixed with green apple schnapps for that classic St. Paddy's Day color. Decorate the rim of the glass with gold sprinkles for extra flair.
Lucky Leprechaun Rum Punch
The rainbow-colored rim of this pineapple punch is made from Lucky Charms cereal! It's a sweet addition to the sparkling rum drink.
Melon Gin and Tonic
Honeydew melon gives this drink it's pretty green color. The refreshing fruit is blended up with good quality gin. Then, the melon is scooped into balls for garnish.
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