Top of the mornin’ to ya!! Now that we’re just beginning to step out of the cold days of winter, it’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite Irish holiday! Here’s a guide for the best party drinks to serve and slurp while you’re snacking on corned beef and doing some Irish-step-dancing!
Irish Jell-O Shots: Make Jell-O shot mixture in three separate bowls; one orange flavor, one lime flavor, and one unflavored gelatin. Mix in your favorite booze and stack the Jell-O into shot glasses “green-white-orange” to represent the Irish flag. Add a little whipped cream and sprinkles for extra decoration!
Honeydew Martini: All you need to do is mix 3 oz vodka, ½ oz Peach schnapps, and ½ oz Midori (AKA green melon liquor). This drink is super colorful and will definitely pack a punch!
Irish Flag Shooter: Carefully layer ingredients in a shot glass in this order: 1/3 shot green creme de menthe, 1/3 shot Licor 43, 1/3 shot Irish cream. Doing this in order will give you a really sleek fade effect and ALL of your patty’s party guests will be wondering how you did it.
Irish Coffee: Add some Irish whiskey and a little bit of whipped cream to any hot or iced coffee to spice up your morning! Hint: This is on the secret menu at Peter B’s. Order an “Irish Duffy” and see what happens.
Mint Mojito: Crush mint leaves and two lime wedge at the bottom of a chilled glass. Fill glass with ice cubes and pour a shot and a half of white rum, along with club soda to the top. Add a little bit of sugar to taste. Garnish with remaining mint leaves and lime wedges. This drink is super refreshing and will give you a great minty kick
Are you someone who’s not so good behind the bar? That’s fine. Here’s my go-to lazy trick: go to your closest drive through McDonalds, buy a shamrock shake and spike it. (You might get a few dirty looks but it’s totally worth it for this dirty-ice-cream-treat)
Still a little hung-over from last night? Try using green tomatoes (tomatillos) for a cool holiday spin on your favorite mid-morning alcoholic drinks (or, one of the few).
Not in the mood for hard booze? Skip #1-7 and just order a Guinness. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!