St. Patrick's Day Drinks

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You don't have to be Irish to partake in a little wearing o' the green or a tasty Irish beverage. But, you should at least know a little bit about why you are drinking green beer and wearing a 'Kiss Me I'm Irish pin'!

It all began in 385 AD with a 16-year-old named Maewyn. This unfortunate lad was forced into slavery, but also managed to become much more religious. After 6 years of slavery, he escaped, fled to a monastery, and took on a new Christian name - Patrick.

Once his studies at the monastery ended, the newly named Patrick headed to Ireland in the hopes helping Pagans convert to Christianity. He traveled the country for the next 30 years, and during that time worked to convert natives and set up monasteries.

Patrick died on March 17, 461, but his memory lived on because he was proclaimed a saint.

You might wonder how such a religious man came to be honored by such a raucous, drinking-filled holiday. It happened slowly, but surely. And, believe it or not, it has been celebrated more in the USA than in Ireland.

The United States actually hosted the holiday's very first parade in 1762 in New York City. The parade was used to allow soldiers and their heritage to reconnect. As the number of Irish immigrants grew, so did the parade and the celebration.

Today, St. Patrick's Day is a day for those who are Irish, and those who are not, to celebrate their heritage by wearing green, drinking green beer and other Irish drinks, and partying their shamrocks off!

Herradura Green Agave Drink Type: Martini - H Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Herradura Silver Tequila - (more) 1 dash(es) Lime Juice - (more) 3/4 oz. Melon Liqueur - (more) Instructions Shake tequila, melon liqueur and lime juice with ice for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a shamrock carved lime. Its bright green color, sweet flavor and Shamrock-carved lime is sure to bring everyone good luck. Credit Herradura Tequila

Kiss Me I'm Irish Drink Type: Cocktail - K Ingredients 1 1/2 part(s) Hornitos Plata Tequila - (more) 1 part(s) DeKuyper Pucker Island Blue Schnapps - (more) 1 part(s) Mango Juice - (more) 1 part(s) Pineapple Juice - (more) Instructions Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Credit 4Cocktails.com

St. Paddy Appletini Drink Type: Martini - S Ingredients 1 part(s) Absolut Pears Vodka - (more) 1 part(s) DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps - (more) 1 splash(es) Sweet and Sour Mix - (more) Instructions Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Credit DeKuyper

Juiced Apple Drink Type: Cocktail - J Ingredients 1 part(s) Absolut Vodka - (more) 1 part(s) DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps - (more) 1 part(s) Lemon Lime Soda - (more) Instructions Shake with ice and strain into a tall glass with ice. Credit DeKuyper

Irish Shield Drink Type: Martini - I Ingredients 1/2 oz. Berentzen Apfel Korn - (more) 1/2 oz. Clontarf Irish Whiskey - (more) 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice - (more) 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup - (more) Champagne - (more) Instructions Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Top with Brut Champagne. Credit Castle Brands

Sour Apple Drop Drink Type: Shooter - S Ingredients 1 part(s) Absolut Vodka - (more) 1 part(s) DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps - (more) Instructions Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass. Credit DeKuyper

Caribou Mudslide

Drink Type: Cocktail - C

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Caribou Iced Coffee - (more)
1 oz. Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka - (more)
1/2 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream - (more)

Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a highball glass.

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Caribou Iced Coffee