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St. Patrick’s Day Drinks

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Alex Carter Student Contributor, Winona State University
Kasey Lanenberg Student Contributor, Winona State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winona chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and with that comes everything being green. Here is a list of five drinks to consider for this St. Patrick’s Day.

 

Grasshopper

A simple cocktail classic for St. Patrick’s Day.

What you need:

  • 3/4-ounce green crème de menthe
  • 3/4-ounce white crème de cacao
  • 3/4-ounce light cream

 

Misty Mint

A simple emerald drink with crème de menthe.

What you need:

  • 1 1/5 ounces green crème de menthe
  • 1 ounce white rum

 

 

Green Dragon

A concoction with green crème de menthe, gin and orange bitters that creates a beautiful lime green drink.

What you need:

  • 1 1/2 ounce gin
  • 1/2 ounce Kummel
  • 1/2 ounce green crème de menthe
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 4 dashes of orange bitters  

 

Irish Flag

A layered drink to represent the Irish flag.

What you need:

  • 1/3 shot green crème de menthe
  • 1/3 shot Licor 43
  • 1/3 shot Irish cream

Shamrock Juice

A blue-green drink with gin, tequila, vodka, rum and Blue Curacao.

What you need:

  • 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/2 ounces white tequila
  • 1/2 ounces light rum
  • 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce Blue Curacao
  • 4 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice

 

 

Enjoy your St. Patty’s Day!

 

 

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