37 Green Cocktails Recipes: Refreshing Drinks

Are you ready to shake things up with some fantastic green cocktails? I can’t wait to share my favorite green drinks that are perfect for any festive occasion. From the classic Green Beer to my special Shamrockarita, there’s a green drink here for everyone to enjoy.

Mixing up these colorful cocktails is always a joy, and I’m excited for you to try them out. Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking to have a fun evening, these green drinks are sure to bring a splash of color and excitement to your festivities. Cheers to good times!

Green Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day 💚

1. Baileys Mint Martini

This drink is perfect for getting in the Irish spirit. It combines Baileys and Creme de Menthe for a smooth, minty flavor and a festive green color.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream, 1 oz green Creme de Menthe, 1 oz vodka, and 1 oz half & half with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

2. Green Beer ☘️

This might be the easiest St. Patrick’s Day drink ever! You only need two ingredients and less than a minute. Just use a light-colored beer like an Irish brew or an American lager such as Budweiser, Miller, or Coors.

Easy Recipe: Add 1-2 drops of green food coloring to a clear beer mug or highball glass. Pour in your favorite beer and enjoy immediately.

3. Shamrockarita 🍀

Feeling lucky? This green cocktail made with gold tequila is a fun twist on the classic Margarita.

Easy Recipe: Cut apple slices with a shamrock cookie cutter. Rub lime around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip the rim into sugar. Shake ice, 1 1/2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz sour apple schnapps, 1/2 oz triple sec, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice. Strain into ice-filled glass and garnish with the shamrock apple slice.

4. Sparkling Shamrock Champagne

Perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day party, this pretty champagne cocktail adds a touch of elegance and fun.

Easy Recipe: Pour 1 oz Midori into a champagne glass, add a splash of fresh lemon juice, and top with Champagne. Optionally, rim the glass with gold sugar or add green edible glitter for flair.

5. Lucky Kiwi Irish Julep

This vibrant drink features green kiwi and a mint garnish.

Easy Recipe: Muddle 1/2 kiwi, 4 cucumber slices, and 8 mint leaves in a shaker. Add 1.5 oz Irish whiskey, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 tbsp honey, and ice. Shake well, strain into an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass, and garnish with kiwi and mint.

6. Irish Fish Bowl

Great for sharing with friends, this green Fish Bowl is both festive and delicious.

Easy Recipe: In a fishbowl, combine 6 oz Jameson whiskey, 4 oz sour apple pucker, 4 oz melon liqueur, 1.5 oz blue curaçao, 4 oz apple juice, and 12 oz green apple soda over ice. Garnish with Jameson-infused melon balls and shamrock-shaped apple slices.

7. Lucky Leprechaun Shots

Number seven on my list is a fun and festive shot! Add gold sprinkles to the rim for extra luck.

Easy Recipe: Rim four shot glasses with corn syrup and dip in gold sprinkles. Pour 1 oz whiskey into each glass, then top with 1 oz apple schnapps.

8. Green Irish Sunrise 🧡

I love this cocktail for its orange and green colors, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz green apple liqueur, 1 oz potato-based vodka, 1 oz Blue Curaçao, 2 oz orange juice, and 2 oz sweet and sour mix with ice. Pour into an ice-filled glass and garnish with an orange slice.

9. Four Leaf Clover Mimosa

Perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day brunch, this cocktail is naturally green from mint, cucumber, and apple.

Easy Recipe: Blend 2 tbsp chopped ginger, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 green apple, 3 mint sprigs, juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a food processor. Strain the mixture. To serve, combine 2 oz of this juice with 4 oz Prosecco in a glass. Garnish with lemon and cucumber slices.

10. Lucky Charms Green Martini

This magically delicious martini features vanilla vodka and Irish cream.

Easy Recipe: Shake ice, 2 oz vanilla vodka, 1/2 oz Irish cream, 2 tbsp whipped cream, and 1 tsp crushed green Lucky Charms marshmallows. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with more marshmallow powder or skewered Lucky Charms marshmallows.

11. Four Leaf Clover Cocktail

Kick off your St. Patty’s celebrations with this boozy mixture!

Easy Recipe: Stir 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey, 1 1/2 oz extra dry vermouth, 1/2 oz green Chartreuse, 1/2 oz creme de menthe, and 1/2 oz chilled water in a mixing glass filled with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a mint leaf.

12. Leprechaun Mimosa

A green vodka mimosa makes for a great St. Patrick’s Day drink with a vitamin C boost from the OJ.

Easy Recipe: In a champagne glass, combine 3 oz orange juice, 3 oz champagne, and a splash of blue curaçao.

13. Irish Mudslide

Made with just four ingredients, these green mudslides come together quickly.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream, 2 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey, 2 oz Kahlua, and 1 oz half & half with ice in a shaker. Strain into a glass and top with whipped cream.

14. St. Patrick’s Midori Sour

This drink is perfect whether you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or just love green cocktails.

Easy Recipe: Shake ice, 1 1/2 oz Midori, 3/4 oz vodka, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz ginger syrup, and 1/2 egg white. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with mint leaves.

15. Bailey’s Jell-O Shots

These layered shots are fun and full of flavor.

Easy Recipe: Dissolve 2 packets of gelatin in 8.5 oz hot coffee. Whisk in 5.5 oz Baileys and 2.7 oz whisky. Pour into shot glasses and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

16. Irish Peach Fizz

This refreshing cocktail features a drop of green food coloring for an added touch.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1.5 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey, 1 oz Peach Schnapps, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 1 drop green food coloring with ice. Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with 1 oz lime sparkling soda. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and mint leaves.

17. Green Irish

Featuring green tea matcha powder, this green cocktail is both unique and vibrant.

Easy Recipe: In a mixing glass, thoroughly combine 2 oz vodka, 1 tsp matcha powder, and honey until smooth. Pour the mixture over ice in a rocks glass, add 1 oz vanilla liqueur, and top with 1 oz cream.

18. Shamrock Smash

A refreshing smash that hits the spot every time.

Easy Recipe: Muddle 1 large mint sprig, 2 lime wedges, and 3/4 oz simple syrup in a glass. Add 2 oz Irish whiskey and fill the glass with crushed ice. Stir and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel.

19. Irish Eyes

This cocktail is sweet and creamy with a touch of mint.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz Irish whiskey, 1/4 oz green Creme de Menthe, and 2 oz cream with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a cherry.

20. Fuzzy Leprechaun

A fruity twist on the whiskey sour, this drink is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz Irish whiskey, 1 oz peach schnapps, 1 oz blue curaçao, 1 oz orange juice, and 1 oz pineapple juice with ice. Pour into a glass filled with ice and garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

21. Frozen Mango Mojito-rita

This icy cocktail combines flavors of mango and mint for a tropical twist.

Easy Recipe: Blend 1 cup frozen mango chunks, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 oz white rum, 1 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Pour into a glass and garnish with mint and a mango slice.

22. Irish Grasshopper

A tasty green cocktail that’s a favorite for many.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz green Creme de Menthe, 1 oz white Creme de Cacao, and 1 oz cream with ice. Strain into a glass and garnish with a mint leaf.

23. Irish Mojito

A green twist on the classic Mojito perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.

Easy Recipe: Muddle 10 mint leaves, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 lime juice in a glass. Add 2 oz Irish whiskey and fill the glass with ice. Top with club soda, stir, and garnish with mint.

24. Emerald Isle

This cocktail is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Easy Recipe: In a shaker, combine 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz green chartreuse, and 2 dashes of bitters. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.

25. Appletini

This green apple martini is both tart and sweet.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1 oz sour apple schnapps, and 1/2 oz triple sec with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an apple slice.

26. Last Word

A classic cocktail turned green for the occasion.

Easy Recipe: Shake 3/4 oz gin, 3/4 oz green chartreuse, 3/4 oz maraschino liqueur, and 3/4 oz lime juice with ice. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime twist.

27. Fat Frog

This bright green drink is a crowd favorite, combining the flavors of multiple drinks into one.

Easy Recipe: In a pint glass filled with ice, combine 1 bottle of Smirnoff Ice, 1 bottle of WKD, and 1 bottle of Bacardi Breezer. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel.

28. Kiss Me I’m Irish Martini

A fun twist on the classic martini, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka, 1 oz green Creme de Menthe, and 1 oz Irish cream with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a mint leaf.

29. Key Lime Mojitos

A refreshing take on the classic Mojito, featuring key lime.

Easy Recipe: Muddle 10 mint leaves, 1 oz key lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup in a glass. Add 2 oz rum and fill with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wheel and mint.

30. Jameson Pickleback Shots

A bold shot that pairs Jameson whiskey with pickle juice.

Easy Recipe: Pour 1 oz Jameson into one shot glass and 1 oz pickle juice into another. Drink the whiskey first, followed by the pickle juice chaser.

31. Vodka Gimlet

A classic cocktail with a green twist.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

32. Shamrock Shot

A fun shot perfect for celebrating.

Easy Recipe: Layer 1/2 oz green Creme de Menthe, 1/2 oz Baileys Irish Cream, and 1/2 oz vodka in a shot glass.

33. Green Bay Bloody Mary

A green twist on the classic Bloody Mary, perfect for brunch.

Easy Recipe: In a shaker, combine 1 1/2 oz vodka, 3 oz tomatillo juice, 1/2 oz lime juice, 2 dashes of hot sauce, and 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Shake with ice and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a celery stick and lime wheel.

34. Irish Jameson Margarita

An Irish twist on the classic Margarita, featuring Jameson whiskey.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz Jameson, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

35. After Eight Martini

This cocktail is inspired by the classic mint chocolate candy.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz Baileys, 1 oz green Creme de Menthe, and 1 oz Creme de Cacao with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with chocolate shavings.

36. After Eight Shot

A smaller version of the After Eight Martini, perfect for shots.

Easy Recipe: Layer 1/2 oz green Creme de Menthe, 1/2 oz Baileys, and 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao in a shot glass.

37. Emerald Jell-O Shots

These green Jell-O shots are festive and fun.

Easy Recipe: Dissolve 3 oz lime Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1 cup cold vodka. Pour into shot glasses and refrigerate until firm.