Though March 17 honors the death of Saint Patrick it is also a time of international celebration toasting the luck of the Irish. When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around the truly festive dye their hair green for luck, wear green to avoid finger pinches and drink green beer to celebrate. There are also rounds of shots at every bar stop.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Pot O Gold - Leprechauns Gold - Irish Gold Shot - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin
Pot O Gold is also called Leprechauns Gold or Irish Gold Shot

Pot ‘O Gold

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

Place Irish Cream in bottom of shot glass. Float Goldschlager on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

Pot ‘O Gold is also called Leprechaun’s Gold & Irish Gold. May also be shaken with ice & strained into shot glass.

Irish Nut Shot - copyright Cheri Loughlin
Irish Nut Layered Shot

Irish Nut

1/2 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Place Frangelico in bottom of shot glass. Float Irish Cream on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

The Baby Guinness Shot and Irish Car Bomb shots might also be of interest for St. Patrick’s Day.

Irish Widow Layered Shot
Irish Widow Layered Shot

Irish Widow

1/2 ounce Sambuca

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Place Sambuca in bottom of shot glass. Float Irish Cream on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

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Shots of Irish Gold

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  • May 8, 2012 at 10:54 am
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    I enjoy a variety of drinks. i have a friend who is trying to provide bartending to a bar which usually has shots of only 2 ingredients. This is done for a variety of reasons. Do you have a list of simple 2 ingredient shots with nothing exotic?

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