Try an Irish coffee or a shamrock shake to make your St. Patrick’s Day extra lucky. A little Irish whiskey will make things more fun – but leave it out for the mocktails!

Irish Coffee

Two glass cups of Irish coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, served on a wooden table with a spoon and coffee pot in the background.
Irish Coffee. Photo Credit: Will Cook for Smiles.

Irish Coffee features sweetened hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and homemade whipped cream. It’s an easy, classic coffee cocktail that’s made in just a few minutes with 4 ingredients. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and any other day!

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Irish Coffee

A glass of creamy Irish coffee topped with whipped cream and festive green sprinkles, set on a green napkin, with baked treats blurred in the background.
Irish Coffee. Photo Credit: The Black Peppercorn.

Delicious coffee with Irish cream liquor and topped with whipped cream and coarse sugar. A perfect hot coffee cocktail for after dinner or with a dessert.

Get the Recipe: Irish Coffee

Grasshopper Cocktail

A refreshing mint green beverage topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a mint leaf, served in a decorative glass.
Grasshopper Cocktail. Photo Credit: Will Cook for Smiles.

This Grasshopper Cocktail is a minty, chocolatey indulgence that is sure to make you smile. This vibrant green drink isn’t just delicious and picturesque – it’s also incredibly easy to make! Skip dessert tonight, and instead, treat yourself to this classic sweet cocktail made with Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cocoa, vodka, and ice cream.

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Minty Shamrock Milkshake

Close-up of a minty green beverage topped with whipped cream and garnished with mint leaves, featuring a green sugar rim.
Minty Shamrock Milkshake. Photo Credit: Will Cook for Smiles.

Smooth, creamy, and sweet Mint Milkshake is also known as a Shamrock Shake and the epitome is the St. Patrick’s Day celebration! This homemade version of the copycat milkshake features vanilla ice cream and two types of mint flavor.

Get the Recipe: Minty Shamrock Milkshake

Irish Lemonade

A hand pouring ginger beer into a glass of ice and whiskey, garnished with fresh rosemary, set on a wooden surface.
Irish Lemonade. Photo Credit: Will Cook for Smiles.

Irish Lemonade is a wonderfully refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Flavors of fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, Irish whiskey, and ginger beer work together perfectly. Make sure to serve it with a sprig of fresh rosemary for the ultimate aromatic experience!

Get the Recipe: Irish Lemonade

Basil Gimlet Gin Cocktail

A close-up of two vibrant green cocktails garnished with lime slices, surrounded by fresh limes and herbs on a wooden surface against a dark background.
Basil Gimlet. Photo Credit: Katy McAvoy.

An herbaceous take on a classic gin cocktail, this basil gimlet is a quick four ingredient drink that’s perfect for shaking up on a warm spring or summer day.

Get the Recipe: Basil Gimlet

McDonald’s Copycat Shamrock Shake

Close-up of a creamy mint dessert topped with whipped cream and green sprinkles in clear cups, with a cherry on a plate in the background.
McDonald’s Copycat Shamrock Shake. Photo Credit: Leigh Anne Wilkes.

All you need are four ingredients to recreate this McDonald’s Copycat Shamrock Shake – it’s faster than going through the drive-thru and you don’t have to wait all year long for its yearly appearance!!

Get the Recipe: Shamrock Shake

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I am a newlywed, food blogger, health coach, and mama to a hot mess of a border collie. I love to put a new spin on old family recipes and I try to make as many meals as possible with an Instant Pot.

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