{"id":1355,"date":"2011-03-17T10:24:36","date_gmt":"2011-03-17T17:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2011-03-17T15:32:49","modified_gmt":"2011-03-17T22:32:49","slug":"st-patricks-day-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wine-and-dining\/st-patricks-day-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"

With St. Patrick\u2019s Day always at the heart of spring break, there really is no excuse not to celebrate\u2013Irish style! This year, plan a posh party this side of the rainbow with some Irish treasures and clover green cocktails.<\/p>\n

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Helpful Hint:<\/em> <\/strong>You can turn almost any drink green with these liqueurs: absinthe (careful!), Chartreuse Green, green cr\u00e8me de menthe, Midori and Sour Apple Pucker. Get creative and mix a blue liqueur, like blue cura\u00e7ao, UV Blue or Hpnotiq, with a yellow mixer like pineapple or lemon juice.<\/p>\n

Irish Coffee \u2013 <\/strong>Start your St. Patty\u2019s Day morning with a cup of Irish Coffee.<\/em>
\n2\/3 part freshly brewed coffee
\n1\/3 part Irish whiskey
\n2 tsp brown sugar
\nlightly whipped cream<\/p>\n

Shamrock Shaker \u2013 <\/strong>Shake things up with this Kahlua and cream concoction!<\/em>
\n1\/2 oz Kahlua
\n2 1\/2 oz cream
\n1\/2 oz Amaretto
\nEdible green and gold powder for garnish<\/p>\n

Irish Eyes \u2013 <\/strong>One sip of this firecracker and you\u2019ll be flaunting the classic Irish eyes.<\/em>
\n1 oz Irish whiskey
\n1\/4 oz green cr\u00e8me de menthe
\n2 oz cream
\nmaraschino cherry for garnish<\/p>\n

Midori Sour \u2013 <\/strong>A classic cocktail, the Midori Sour will give your St. Patrick\u2019s Day that extra kick.<\/em>
\n1 oz Midori melon liqueur
\n1 oz whiskey sour mix
\n2 oz Sprite soda<\/p>\n

St. Patty\u2019s Martini \u2013 <\/strong>Always a crowd pleaser, the green martini is tasty and perfect for the females.<\/em>
\n6 parts gin
\n1 part chartreuse
\nAlmond-stuffed olive<\/p>\n

Green Apple Martini \u2013 <\/strong>Tastes just like candy!<\/em>
\nCinnamon and sugar for rimming glass
\n1 oz vodka
\n1 oz sour-apple schnapps
\n1 oz lemonade
\n1 oz lemon-lime soda (7-Up or Sprite)<\/p>\n

Emerald Isle \u2013 <\/strong>This minty fresh green cocktail is sure to be the fourth leaf on your clover!<\/em>
\n1 oz gin
\n1 tsp cr\u00e8me de menthe, green
\n2 dashes bitters<\/p>\n

Green Beer \u2013 <\/strong>The recipe is no mystery for this St Patty\u2019s day favorite. Just add green food coloring to a light beer and voila! Green drinks all around.<\/p>\n

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Festive Green Party Snacks:<\/strong>
\nGreen St. Patty\u2019s cake (clover shaped)
\nBread and pesto sauce
\nMint chocolate chip ice-cream
\nGreen cookies or cupcakes with green icing
\nChips with guacamole
\nGreen M&Ms
\nGreen apples and caramel<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n