St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails From Day to Night
Want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a big way without green beer? Master mixologist Simon Ho from Fat City Blues shares three unique St. Patrick's Day cocktails that you can enjoy with each meal of your day!
Breakfast: Buena Vista Fizz
This boozy breakfast cocktail looks like you're enjoying a simple cappuccino, but with a kick!
6 ounces strong coffee (boiled down with sugar to sweeten it up) or espresso
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons demerara sugar
2 ounces Jameson Irish whiskey
1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
3/4 ounces coffee syrup
1/2 ounces egg white — shake all the ingredients, add ice, then shake again
1/2 ounces soda — pour into a short glass first, then pour in the rest of the mixture
Garnish: freshly grated nutmeg
Lunch: It's Not Easy Being Green
If you're not into green beer, opt for this light and refreshing lime-green beverage that you can drink all day.
2 ounces whiskey
1 ounces lime juice
ginger beer
Dinner: Blood and Sand
This twist on a classic is the perfect way to top off the night.
1 ounces whiskey
1 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice
3/4 ounces cherry brandy
3/4 ounces sweet vermouth