Our Favorite Festive co*cktails for St. Paddy’s Day — Green Beer Most Definitely Included (2024)

Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like a pint of Guinness or a frosty glass of green beer. While there's nothing wrong with keeping things simple, it's also fun to get creative with your drink menu. Think

cozy co*cktails made with Baileys or refreshing drinks with a bright green hue that's perfect for the season. We've got the best St. Patrick's Day drinks the whole crew will love.

While there are plenty of boozy options on the list, we've also included plenty of non-alcoholic drinks including mocktail recipes, shakes, smoothies and floats. These drinks pair perfectly with St. Patrick's Day appetizers, classic Irish desserts and any other St. Patrick's Day foods that will complete your St. Paddy's Day celebration.

This neon-green punch is the perfect way to get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit. It's made with green Hawaiian punch, lime seltzer and freshly sliced lime rounds.

Get the Green Punch recipe.

There's never a bad time for a spicy margarita, if you ask us. This one gets an extra kick from homemade Sriracha sauce and sliced Fresno chile.

Get the Spicy Margarita recipe.

This easy co*cktail comes together with just a few ingredients. All you need is a dollop of jam, white rum and seltzer and you're almost all the way there.

Get the Fruity Mojito recipe.

This sparkling drink is perfect for spring. If you want to make it a co*cktail rather than a mocktail, you can top with sparkling wine. Either way, it's sure to be refreshing.

Get the Cantaloupe-Thyme Shrub recipe.

This sweeter, fruitier margarita recipe bumps up the saturation on your favorite lime co*cktail, making it extra festive for St. Paddy’s. We’d recommend a sugar rim for this one.

Get the Honeydew Margarita recipe.

This warm, citrusy co*cktail swaps a blend of fresh citrus juices for the usual sour mix.

Get the Maple Whiskey Sour recipe.

Hey, it wouldn't be St. Paddy's day without the green beer! With just a couple of drops of food dye, you can easily make your own.

Get the Green Beer recipe.

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With spicy rye whiskey and fresh ginger, this herbaceous co*cktail has a definite kick to it. Garnish with a whole sage leaf to really class it up.

Get the Ginger-Sage Rye co*cktail recipe.

Get your green on with this sour apple liqueur-infused co*cktail.

Get the Apple Martini recipe.

Add a splash of Bailey's to make this chocolatey drink even more delicious — and swap in Irish whiskey instead of bourbon. Who needs dessert?

Get the Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe.

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Green pears make this bubbly bev a sophisticated option for St. Patrick's Day.

Get the Pear Gin Fizz recipe.

Make agua fresca with fresh honeydew for a pale green, zero-ABV pick.

Get the Best-Ever Agua Fresca recipe.

This refreshing cucumber, mint and lime co*cktail is perfect for the very beginning of spring.

Get the Elderflower Gin co*cktail recipe.

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Okay, so Mojitos are technically a Cuban invention, but are you really going to turn down the opportunity to drink this minty-fresh co*cktail?

Get the Mojito recipe.

This extra-rich Baileys dupe is perfect for sipping on the rocks, or for adding to your favorite co*cktails and Irish desserts.

Get the Homemade Irish Cream recipe.

Kick off St. Paddy's morning with a spinach-infused smoothie — don't worry, it tastes like banana and honey. Yum!

Get the Green Goddess Smoothie recipe.

Have your classic margarita shamrock style! Swap in the tripe sec for sour apple liqueur for a refreshing taste and a hint of green perfect for March 17th.

Get the Shamrockaritas recipe from Delish.

Whether you’re gearing up for a long night or winding down after a cold day, this hot, strong cuppa has your back. Don’t skip out on the charred oranges.

Get the Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges recipe from Country Living.

Bailey's, brewed espresso and vodka makes for a sweet sipper to cap off your St. Patrick's Day dinner.

Get the Flat White Martini recipe from Country Living.

No pre-made mix required here, making this Irish-inspired co*cktail as fresh as can be.

Get the Clover Whiskey Sour recipe from Country Living.