St. Patrick’s Day is all about the partying and drinking. Green beer might be the norm for this Irish celebration, but these green drinks will quickly become your favorite St. Patty’s day beverages. The drinks are easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for other holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.
Spoon LSU brings to you a green party punch, a festive alcoholic option, and a spin on a classic mint shake.
Shamrock Punch – Who doesn’t love Kool-aid? This punch will amp up your favorite childhood drink. The mixture of lemon and lime with pineapple is the perfect combination for sour taste buds. It is also easy to serve to a large crowd on St. Patty’s Day. The addition of booze is optional.
Tropical Leprechaun – This tropical vodka drink will transport you to Hawaii. The Hawaiian Punch, lemonade, and fresh lime juice add the much needed punch to your vodka. If you like the blue Jolly Ranchers, you will fall in love with the Tropical Leprechaun.
Thin Mint Shake – It is finally Girl Scout cookie season. Get your hands on a box of Thin Mints or two and try this shake. The creamy mint ice cream with chunks of cookies and chocolate is to die for. All mint lovers gotta try this one.
Shamrock Punch
Ingredients
Instructions
Put 2 quarts of water in a 1-gallon punch bowl or container.
Add Kool-Aid and sugar, stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the pineapple juice and ginger ale, stir well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tropical Leprechaun
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve cold.
Thin Mint Shake
Ingredients
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.