Luck of the Irish co*cktail - A Green St. Patrick's Day Drink Recipe (2024)

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The Luck of the Irish co*cktail is a green St. Patrick’s Day co*cktail recipe perfect for your St. Patty’s Day parties and celebrations.

There is no doubt that St. Patrick’s Day has some of the biggest parties of the year. For more great drinks for your St. Patrick’s Day party check out this Grasshopper co*cktail or these St. Patrick’s Day Jello Shots.

When you think of St. Patrick’s drinks your mind may jump to green beer, Irish coffee, Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur, and pints of Guinness. But today I want to share with you a delicious co*cktail to add to that list.

Made with smooth Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda, the Luck of the Irish is a refreshing and fruity green co*cktail.

Plus, it comes out the perfect shade of green for St. Patrick’s Day without even a drop of green food coloring!

Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

• Irish Whiskey – I used Jameson but you can choose your favorite Irish Whiskey.
• Peach Schnapps – A sweet, peach-flavored liquor.
• Blue Curacao – This orange liqueur has a bright blue color which is perfect for turning the otherwise-orange co*cktail green.
• Pineapple Juice – adds a fruity, tropical flavor and combines with the blue curacao to create a green color. Orange juice could work here, too.
• Lemon-Lime Soda – such as Sprite, 7 Up, or Sierra Mist.
• Garnish – Top with a mint sprig and/or maraschino cherry, if desired.

How to Make a Luck of the Irish co*cktail

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1: To your co*cktail shaker, add ice cubes, Jameson, peach schnapps, and pineapple juice. Add a splash of blue curacao, just enough to turn your co*cktail green. Shake well to combine and chill.

Step 2: Strain into two co*cktail glasses over fresh ice. Top each with one ounce of lemon-lime soda.

Step 3: Garnish with cherries and/or a fresh mint leaf before serving. Optional, but scores bonus points for presentation.

Whether you are of full Irish descent or you don’t have a drop of Irish blood in your body, I hope that you give this delicious drink a try this St Patrick’s Day- you are sure to love it!

Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

FAQ

More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

• Lucky Charms Treats
• Boozy Shamrock Shake
• St. Patrick’s Day Oreos
• Pot o’ Gold Pretzels

Recipe

Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Luck of the Irish co*cktail

Author: Jaclyn

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

A refreshing green co*cktail perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Equipment

• co*cktail shaker

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 ounces Jameson Irish Whisky 6 Tablespoons
• ▢ 2 ounces peach schnapps ¼ cup
• ▢ 3 ounces pineapple juice 6 Tablespoons
• ▢ 1 splash blue curacao
• ▢ 2 ounces lemon lime soda ¼ cup
• ▢ ice
• ▢ 2 sprigs fresh mint optional garnish
• ▢ 1 maraschino cherries optional garnish

Instructions

• To your co*cktail shaker, add ice, Jameson, peach schnapps, and pineapple juice. Add a splash of blue curacao, just enough to turn your co*cktail green. Shake well to combine and chill.

• Strain into 2 co*cktail glasses over ice. Top each with 1 ounce of lemon-lime soda.

• Garnish co*cktails with a maraschino cherry and/or fresh mint, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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