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Three Lucky Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day

Hey there foodies! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and we’ve got you covered with some themed cocktails to serve at your gathering!

Classic Irish Mule

When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, there’s nothing better than a classic Irish Mule! With only three ingredients, this drink is easy, refreshing, and is sure to bring you and your guests all the luck o’ the Irish!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Irish Whiskey
  • 4 oz. Ginger Beer
  • 1oz. of Lime Juice

This one’s pretty simple! Pour your Irish whiskey, ginger beer, and lime juice over lots of ice into a chilled copper mule mug, and give it a quick stir. Bonus Foodies Tip: A sprig of fresh mint makes the drink extra fresh and adds a touch of green to keep the leprechauns at bay!

Lucky Charm Shot

This creamy and delicious shot is a new take on the all-time favorite breakfast cereal, Lucky Charms. If you’re like us and the marshmallows are your favorite part, then this special St. Paddy’s Day shot is sure to impress!

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 5 oz. Whole Milk
  • 1/4 cup of Lucky Charms Cereal
  • 6 Marshmallows from the Lucky Charms
  • Green or White Frosting

Serves 6

Lucky Charms Leprechaun

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Start by crushing up half the Lucky Charms cereal into smaller pieces, then pour the crumbs into a shallow bowl. Dip the rims of six 2-ounce shot glasses first into the frosting, then into the crushed cereal to line the tops. Chill your glasses in the freezer.

Make sure your Bailey’s Irish Cream and milk are chilled, then shake together (no ice) and fill all six shot glasses nearly to the top. Drop one Lucky Charms marshmallow into each glass. Bonus Foodies Tip: Soak 1/4 cup of Lucky Charms in your milk for 15 minutes to give the milk an extra Lucky Charms kick. Strain the milk, prepare the cocktail according to the recipe, and enjoy this charmed St. Patrick’s Day shot!

Shamrock Martini

This elegant St. Patrick’s Day martini is not for the faint of heart! The bright green color and light melon flavor are sure to be a favorite among your guests.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • 1. oz Melon Liqueur
  • Ice

Simply shake the melon liqueur with the vodka of your choice with ice in a cocktail shaker, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Bonus Foodies Tip: Add a shamrock for an extra festive garnish!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Illinois Foodies crew! We hope you enjoy these recipes and find a pot of gold this year! 🍀