Drink recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Nicole Mattson and Rachel Kleszyk

Kickoff your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with these cocktails!

Leprechaun Lemonade

This refreshing cocktail is a flavorful, good luck charm for the holiday!

Ready in: Five minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts lemon juice

  • 2 parts vodka

  • 3 parts ginger beer

  • 1 part simple syrup

Optional:

  • Garnish with a slice of lemon.

Directions:

  • Combine and pour all ingredients over ice into your favorite glass. 

  • Add any additional garnishes. 

Mimosa

If you’re celebrating over brunch, try this Irish-inspired green mimosa. 

Ready in: Five minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 parts champagne

  • 2 parts orange juice

  • 1 part Blue Curacao  

Optional:

  • Garnish with an orange slice. 

Directions:

  • Pour champagne and Blue Curacao into mimosa glass.

  • Top off with orange juice and serve.

  • Add any additional garnishes. 

Green Punch

For a non-alcoholic beverage, try this pinch-proof punch!

Ready in: Five minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts lemon-lime Kool-Aid

  • 2 parts pineapple juice

  • 1 part Sprite

Optional:

  • Garnish with green sugar around the rim of the glass.

Directions:

  • Combine and pour ingredients into a glass over ice and serve. 

  • Add any additional garnishes. 

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The legal drinking age in Iowa is 21. Please drink responsibly.