A simple St. Patrick's Day cocktail recipe
It’s March! Spring is around the corner, and that means St. Paddy’s Day is close! I love this holiday, not only because I’m part Irish (Erin actually means “Ireland”!) but also because it is such a joyful time of year. Say goodbye to winter and jeans and sweaters and hello to sandals and shorts.
This drink is perfect for spring, with the melon liquor and pineapple juice. It is also a great St. Patrick’s Day cocktail because of that gorgeous green color!
The recipe is super simple. Add vodka, Midori or melon liquor, and triple sec to a mason jar or cocktail shaker. Really any orange liquor like Cointreau would work as well. Top off with pineapple juice and ice, and shake well.
Strain and serve in a martini glass. I love these unbreakable glasses for by the pool! Garnish with a pineapple slice to drive home that pineapple flavor. Yay for Spring!
If you really want to sound Irish, just toast with “Sláinte!” before you drink your green cocktail. Pronounced “slawn-che”, it means “health” in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. I think we could all use a toast to health right now!
For similar cocktail recipes, check out this Blackberry Pineapple Rum Smash, or simply perfect your margarita recipe with this Classic Margarita cocktail. If you enjoy the Lucky Shamrock cocktail, let me know!
Tools for the Perfect Cocktail
Mason jar or cocktail shaker
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Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker or Mason jar
Ingredients
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Midori or melon liquor
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce triple sec or orange liquor
- pineapple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill mason jar or cocktail shaker halfway with ice
- Add all liquid ingredients, seal lid, and shake about 15 seconds
- Strain into martini glass
- Garnish with pineapple slice if desired and serve cold. Sláinte!
Sláinte!
Sounds so yummy….and I love the color! Thanks for sharing!