26 Delicious Saint Patrick’s Day Cocktails

I’m not saying you have to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a cocktail in hand, but mixing up a festive adult beverage will definitely make the whole event more fun. I believe it was my mom Frank Sinatra who said, “I feel sorry for people that don’t drink, because when they wake up in the morning, that is the best they are going to feel all day.” No, Mr. Sinatra was *not* Irish, but he did know how to party.

As you’re well aware, Saint Patrick’s Day typically involves lotsa alcohol. In certain cities, you can’t even leave your house without being handed a beer! And there’s not a pub in America on March 17 that isn’t beyond packed. The spirit of drinking is such a large part of the cultural celebrations that even a few drink recipes were created in honor of the holiday.

Here, I’ve rounded up an extensive list of the most festive cocktails to knock back on Saint Patrick’s Day. These drinks combine classic spirits like Irish whiskey, Irish liqueur, Irish vodka (yes, it’s a thing), and Guinness into delicious—and often green—treats. And obviously, you’ll find a few twists on Irish coffee too. You might want to start hydrating, like, yesterday if you want to keep up though—it goes without saying that the Irish know how to handle their booze. Cheers!