Traditional to Avant-garde St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

Why settle for the usual St. Patrick’s Day beer and shot when there are more cool concoctions to quench your thirst? Cocktail recipes might be a dime a dozen, but there are so many floating around the blogosphere and in cocktail books one might be able to reach into the mythical pot of gold and find a lucky leprechaun waiting with an ideal sipper.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

The Ugly Leprechaun

1-1/2 ounce Oval Vodka

1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey

1/2 ounce Melon Liqueur

1/4 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

2 ounces Kiwi Puree

Lime wheel for garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wheel.

p.i.n.k. Leprechaun Martini

2 ounces p.i.n.k. Vodka

1-1/2 ounce Irish Cream

3/4 ounce Green Crème de Menthe

Chocolate Syrup

Swirl chocolate syrup inside a well-chilled martini glass. Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared martini glass.

Pot o’ Gold– created by Junior Merino

1-1/2 ounce G’vine Gin

3/4 ounce Midori

2 Basil Leaves

3/4 ounce Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

Gooseberry Coins & Basil Leaf Garnish

Place all liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into tall glass. Garnish with gooseberry coins and basil leaf.

Cocktail recipes sponsored by OVAL Vodka, p.i.n.k. Vodka and G’Vine Gin representatives.

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