Cocktail Recipes
St Patrick’s Day is all about good times, great company and – most importantly – delicious drinks. Whether you’re toasting to the luck of the Irish, dancing to a lively jig or simply looking for a novel way to celebrate, nothing says St Patrick’s Day like a green drink in hand.
To kick off your celebrations, we’ve rounded up 15 easy St Patrick’s Day cocktails – most of them green – to help you shake, stir and sip your way through the 17th March. So, grab your shaker (and shamrock), dust off your cocktail glasses and get ready to party.
Shamrock Sparkler
This refreshing, bubbly cocktail is as enticing as a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. The melon liqueur gives it its vibrant green hue, while the sparkling wine keeps it light. This easy St Patrick’s Day drink is perfect for kicking off your celebrations in style.
You’ll need: A Champagne flute
Ingredients:
- 1 oz melon liqueur
- 4 oz Brut Reserve sparkling wine
- Melon balls for garnish
Method:
- Pour the melon liqueur into a Champagne flute
- Top with sparkling wine
- Garnish with melon balls for a touch of fruity charm
Green Wine Smoothie
A cocktail that’s green, refreshing and packed with natural flavours? Yes please! This bright green drink for St Patrick’s Day is full of nutritious greens, blending crisp white wine with fresh fruit and kale for a healthy(ish) take on a cocktail.
You’ll need: A blender and a fine mesh strainer
Ingredients:
- 6 oz Shoreline 2022 Vintage
- 3 kale leaves
- 1 green apple
- 15 green grapes
Method:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth
- Strain for a silky texture
- Serve in a tall glass
Sangria Verde
What’s better than sangria? Green sangria! This St Patrick’s Day drinks recipe infuses classic sangria flavours with a fun, Irish-inspired twist. Crisp white wine, juicy green apples and cooling cucumber make this one of the best green drink options for St Patrick’s Day.
You’ll need: A large pitcher
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Bacchus 2023
- 2 oz orange liqueur
- Cubed green apple
- Sliced cucumber
- Green grapes
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours
- Serve over ice
Cucumber Mint Fizz
Bubbly, fresh and undeniably delicious, this St Patrick’s Day cocktail blends the crispness of cucumber with the cooling tang of mint – a match made in cocktail heaven. It’s the perfect St Patrick’s Day drink for those wanting to sip something light, herbal and elegant.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cucumber mint juice
- 4 oz sparkling wine
Method:
- Mix cucumber mint juice with sparkling wine over ice
- Garnish with cucumber slices and mint.
Honeyed Gin Mead Cocktail
Known as the ancient drink of Ireland, Mead has been enjoyed there for centuries – making it a perfect ingredient for St Patrick’s Day cocktails. This floral and slightly sweet drink combines the richness of honey mead with the crispness of gin for an elegant, sophisticated beverage.
You’ll need: A cocktail shaker
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Lyme Bay Dry Gin
- 2 oz dry mead
- ½ oz honey syrup
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
Method:
- Shake all ingredients
- Pour into a coupe glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist
Mulled Mead
If you’re fancying a warm drink this St Patrick’s Day, this spiced mead cocktail is perfect for winding down the celebrations or cosying up in front of the fire on a chilly March evening. Mead, red wine and spices come together in a rich, aromatic cocktail that’s comforting and festive.
You’ll need: A small saucepan
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Traditional Mead
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- Strip of orange peel
- 2 tsp honey (to taste)
Method:
- Warm all ingredients gently in a pan
- Serve in a heatproof glass
Mead Sangria
Another St Paddy’s Day twist on classic sangria, this fruity, mead-based drink with hints of honey and citrus is perfect for sharing. Mead’s natural sweetness pairs beautifully with orange liqueur and tart cranberry juice, making it a crowd pleaser for any Irish celebration.
You’ll need: A pitcher
Ingredients:
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- 2 oz Lyme Bay’s Traditional Mead
- 1½ oz cranberry juice
- Dash of fresh lime
Method:
- Pour all ingredients in your pitcher and mix
- Serve over ice with an orange slice
Golden Spritz
If you’re looking for St Patrick’s Day drinks that wow, this one’s for you. While more golden-hued than green, this light, citrusy number is the perfect St Paddy’s party drink and is too good to miss. If anyone asks why it’s not green, tell them it’s a playful nod to that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Traditional Mead
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- Dash of orange bitters
- Ice cubes
Method:
- Fill a glass with ice
- Add mead, bitters and a generous squeeze of lemon juice
Apple Cinnamon Mead Cocktail
This fragrant and slightly spiced St Patrick’s Day cocktail is like a warm hug in a glass, featuring apple-flavoured mead and comforting cinnamon notes that make for a beautifully balanced drink that’s smooth, crisp and moreish.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Lyme Bay’s apple mead
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz vanilla cinnamon syrup
Method:
- Mix all ingredients
- Garnish with an apple slice
Irish White Wine Punch
For those hosting a St Patrick’s Day party, this white wine punch is an easy, crowd-friendly option that’s fruity, refreshing and effortlessly festive. Grab a glass and say cheers whilst toasting to St Patrick!
You’ll need: A pitcher
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Elderflower Country Fruit Wine
- 2 oz honey syrup
- 1 green apple, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
- 1 cup sparkling water
Method:
- Mix all ingredients in a pitcher
- Let sit for 30 minutes before serving
Emerald Wine Spritzer
If you’re after an easy St Patrick’s Day drinks recipe, the Emerald Wine Spritzer is your best bet. This cocktail blends crisp white wine with the freshness of soda water and a hint of zesty lime – perfect for toasting to good times with a touch of sophistication.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Bacchus 2023 white wine
- 2 oz soda water
- ½ oz lime juice
- Fresh mint leaves
Method:
- Fill a wine glass with ice
- Pour in the white wine and add the fresh lime juice
- Top with soda water and stir gently to combine
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a few mint leaves
Spiced Mead Toddy
Warm, soothing and bursting with honeyed spice, this hot St Patrick’s Day cocktail is ideal for those who love a classic hot toddy with an Irish-inspired twist.
You’ll need: A saucepan
Ingredients:
- 5 oz Lyme Bay’s Traditional Mead
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Splash of Irish whisky
- ½ oz honey
Method:
- Warm all ingredients together in a saucepan
- Serve in a mug
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick
Green Apple Spritz
Tart, crisp and bursting with zesty flavour, the Green Apple Spritz is a mouthwatering addition to your St Patrick’s Day drinks list. The blend of white wine, sparking water and tangy green apple syrup creates a cocktail that’s both invigorating and festive.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Shoreline White Wine
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 oz green apple syrup
Method:
- Pour the white wine and green apple syrup into a highball glass
- Top with the sparkling water and gently stir
- Serve over ice with a green apple slice
Belfast Mule
Taking inspiration from the classic mule, this St Patrick’s day drink recipe swaps vodka for white wine, creating a unique twist on this popular cocktail. With a zesty splash of lime and the spicy kick of ginger beer, it’s a fun, effervescent drink that embodies the spirit of St Paddy.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bacchus 2023 White Wine
- ½ oz lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
Method:
- Serve over ice in a copper mug
- Garnished with a lime wedge
Spicy Leprechaun
For those who like a little kick in their drink, the Spicy Leprechaun is a fun and fiery addition to your St Patrick’s Day cocktail lineup. The heat of jalapeno pairs beautifully with honey mead and lime, creating an unexpectedly delicious combination.
You’ll need: A cocktail shaker
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Traditional Mead
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz honey syrup
- 1 small slice of jalapeno
Method:
- Shake all ingredients with ice
- Strain and serve in a glass
- Garnish with jalapeno
Which St Patrick’s Day Cocktail are you going to make?
Now that you’re armed with 15 mouthwatering green drinks for St Patrick’s Day, it’s time to pick your favourite recipe and start shaking things up. To get things started, why not explore our sumptuous selection of mead and white wine to find the perfect ingredients for your St Patrick’s Day cocktail list? Here’s to an unforgettably green St Paddy’s Day – slainte! Please drink responsibly.
