Celebrate in style with this festive, green St. Patrick’s Day Martini. A perfect blend of creamy, vanilla mint goodness, it’s easy to make and will add a deliciously indulgent touch to your party. Cheers to a fun and flavorful lucky treat!
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What is a St Patrick’s Day Martini?
Honestly, a St Patrick’s Day Martini could be many things. Any green martini could qualify. However, for this recipe, it’s a vanilla mint shake martini or a “shamrock shake cocktail”.
This creamy cocktail combines Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur with vodka, adds a bit of half-and-half, and tops off with whipped cream and Andes mint shavings for the perfect cheers!
Obviously, Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur inspired this recipe. I added vodka, clear creme de menthe, and half-and-half to complete the drink. I also included a green sugared rim and Andes mint shavings to garnish with whipped cream. While it isn’t a completely novel recipe, it’s not overly common. But it IS 100% yummy!
Ingredients for Shamrock Shake Cocktail
You need the following items to shake up this cocktail. Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur is listed as a limited edition item. However, I have found it in a couple of states year-round. You can also check the Bailey’s website too.
- Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur
- vodka
- creme de menthe
- half-and-half
- whipped cream
- green sanding sugar
- simple syrup
- Andes mints (or chocolate shavings)
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
Make the Lucky Martini
Try your luck at making this festive St Patrick’s Day martini!
- Rim the glass. Place a small amount of simple syrup on one saucer and spread a good layer of the green sanding sugar on the other.
- Dip the edge of the martini glass in the simple syrup first and then in the sanding sugar. Make sure the rim is well-coated all the way around
- Make the drink. Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in the Bailey’s, vodka, creme de menthe, and half-and-half and vigorously shake well (about 15-20 seconds).
- Pour the mixture into the rimmed martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle on the chocolate mint shavings to garnish.
- Serve and enjoy!
Top Tips – St Patrick’s Day Martini
• This is a stronger cocktail that can be made as one large (8-9 ounce) martini as shown or split into two smaller martinis.
• You can use either clear or green creme de menthe. I used clear and as you can see, it’s still a greenish drink (even without the sanding sugar). The sanding sugar will drip down into the drink which helps the color.
• For the chocolate shavings, I grated an Andes mint. However, you can use any kind of shavings such as a Hershey’s chocolate bar or even ready-made.
More St Patrick’s Day Recipes
St Patrick’s Day Martini
Equipment
- jigger or mini liquid measuring cup
- martini glass (or serving glass of your choice)
- two saucers or small plates
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces creme de menthe
- 2 ounces half-and-half
- whipped cream
- chocolate or chocolate mint shavings
- green sanding sugar
- simple syrup
Instructions
For the Rim
- Place a small amount of simple syrup on one saucer and spread a good layer of the green sanding sugar on the other.simple syrup, green sanding sugar
- Dip the edge of the martini glass in the simple syrup first and then in the sanding sugar. Make sure the rim is well-coated all the way around.
For the Drink
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in the Bailey’s, vodka, creme de menthe, and half-and-half and vigorously shake well (about 15-20 seconds).2 ounces Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur, 2 ounces vodka, 2 ounces creme de menthe, 2 ounces half-and-half
- Pour the mixture into the rimmed martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream.whipped cream
- Sprinkle on the chocolate mint shavings to garnish.chocolate or chocolate mint shavings
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
