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As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, it’s time to think about festive drinks to celebrate the holiday. Why not add a little green to your cocktail game this year? With a few simple ingredients and some creative flair, you can whip up some amazing green cocktails that will make your guests feel like they’ve found the end of the rainbow. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to enjoy a special drink at home, we’ve got you covered with these delicious green cocktail recipes.
6 Green Cocktails for St. Patty's Day 2023
1. Field of Dreams at El Tucán Miami
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin
- .5 oz St. Germaine Liqueur
- .5 oz cold pressed cucumber
- 3 drops of lavendar
citrus
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass and choose garnish of your choice.
Photo Credit: Brinson Renda
2. Matchatini by E11EVEN Vodka
Ingredients:
- 2.0 oz of E11EVEN Vodka
- 1.0 oz of Cucumber Syrup
- 1.0 oz of Fresh Orange Juice
- 1.0 oz of Lemon Juice
- 1 Cucumber strip for garnish
- 1 Bar Spoon of Green
- Matcha Powder to dust the rim of the glass
Directions: Combine E11EVEN Vodka, cucumber syrup, fresh OJ, and lemon juice in a mixing glass. Add ice to the mixing glass and stir for 30 seconds. Dust the rim of the coup glass with Green Matcha powder and strain cocktail into the Green Matcha Powder dusted rim coup glass. Thread cucumber strip into a cocktail skewer and position across glass.
Photo credit: Felipe Cuevas
3. The Florida Cocktail at Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. Bacardi Anejo Cuatro
- .25 oz. green crème de menthe
- .25 oz. lime juice
- 3 dashes of saline
- Mint sprig (for garnish)
Directions: In a highball/collins glass,build over 3 ice cubes. Fill halfway with fluffy pineapple juice. Stir again and top with more pineapple. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Photo Credit: Michael Pisarri
4. Green Apple and Pineapple Kale Zinc Spiked Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 16oz Natalie’s Pineapple Kale Zinc juice
- 2 green apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8oz Natalie’s Natural Lemonade
- 1½ cups vodka
- Ice
- Sour rainbow candy for garnish
- Green apple slices for garnish
Directions: In a blender, combine the PKZ juice, diced apples, honey, lemonade, and vodka. Blend on high speed until fully combined. Pour over ice. Take one strip of the rainbow sour candy and weave it onto a toothpick OR form it in the
shape of a rainbow and pierce it with the toothpick. Garnish with the rainbow candy and a green apple slice.
Recipe and photo credit: Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company
5. E11EVEN(TINI)
Ingredients:
- 2 oz of E11EVEN Vodka,
- 1 oz of Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz of Simple syrup
- Champagne to top
- Sugar to Dust Rim
Directions: Dust rim of a chilled martini glass with sugar. In a shaker, mix all ingredients and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a sugar rimmed martini glass and float champagne on surface of the cocktail. Garnish with cotton candy, lollipop, or other candy.
Photo Credit: Felipe Cuevas
6. E11EVEN(TINI)
Ingredients:
- 2 oz of E11EVEN Vodka
- 1/2 oz of Lo fi Dry Vermouth
- 1/2 of Lemon Juice
- 1/4 oz of Dill Simple syrup
Directions: Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice in a dill salt rimmed Collins glass and fill with club soda. Garnish with olives and a dill sprig.
Photo Credit: Lionel Photography
From classic Irish whiskey drinks to refreshing vodka and gin concoctions, there are endless ways to add a little green to your cocktail menu this St. Patrick’s Day. With the right mix of flavors and a touch of creativity, you can create drinks that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and let your imagination run wild. Whether you prefer sweet, sour, or spicy flavors, there’s a green cocktail out there that’s perfect for you. Cheers to a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Shout-out to our friends at E11EVEN Vodka for sharing these recipes with us.
Crafted by mixologist Walter Pintus (Head of Bars at The Conduit in London), the Pumpkin Spice Spritz uses fresh pumpkin and spices, making it an authentic Fall recipe sure to put you in the mood for cold-weather sipping.