Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with These 5 Vodka Cocktails

While St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally associated with Irish beer or Irish Whiskey, it’s also famously linked with the color green. So, if you’re on the hunt for some amazing, green-colored cocktails for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, you’re in luck. Or should we say, you’ve got the luck of the Irish.

Below you’ll find five green-themed Vodka Cocktails for St. Paddy’s that are so good, they’ll make all other party hosts green with envy.

Get ready to sham-rock your taste buds! Sláinte!

Matcha Cocktail

Here’s a cocktail that’s as green as the Emerald Isle. Matcha, a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed Green Tea Leaves, gives this cocktail its vibrant color and unique flavor.

We’ll go so far as to say you’ve never had anything quite like a Matcha Cocktail, and what better time to try it than St. Paddy’s Day? This cocktail mixes Absolut Lime, Fresh Pressed Apple Juice, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice, a dash of Simple Syrup, and a touch of Matcha. Plus, with that sprig of Mint on top, it couldn’t be greener! Here’s how to make a Matcha Cocktail.

Appletini

Also known as a Sour Apple Martini, the Appletini is a classic cocktail that epitomizes the spirit of the glamorous cocktail culture of bustling urban lounges and chic social gatherings of the 90s.

It combines the tartness of Green Apples with the smoothness of Absolut Vodka. A little sweet, a little tart, the Appletini tastes a lot like a Granny Smith Apple. Discover how to make an Appletini.

Oh! If you’re looking for an alcohol-free version of the Appletini, don’t miss our Virgin Appletini recipe. 

Flying Grasshopper

Hop into the spirit of St Patrick’s Day with the Grasshopper It combines the cool, minty flavor of Green Mint Liqueur, the sweetness of White Cacao Liqueur and the smoothness of Absolut Vodka. It’s like a fresh breeze on a sunny Irish meadow.

Serve this at your St Paddy’s Day gathering and you’ll have your guests feeling they’ve exchanged a Shamrock for a four-leaf clover! Learn how to make a Flying Grasshopper cocktail.

Absolut Re-Tini

Get ready to shake things up this St. Paddy’s Day with the Absolut Re-Tini! We guarantee you’ve never had a cocktail like this one. It takes a little preparation, but it’s sure to be the talk of your St. Paddy’s Day celebration.

Absolut Vodka provides the cocktail’s smooth base, while a Syrup – wait for it – made from Pea and ‘Sad’ Herbs brings a truly unique aromatic flavor with its mix of Sugar Snap Peas and wilted Herbs (hence the term ‘sad’) like Basil, Coriander, Parsley, or Chives.

The tangy Tomatillo Juice pairs perfectly with the so-called ‘Trashcan Citrus Husk Olive Brine,’ made from Citrus Husks (Lemon or Lime leftover from juicing or cooking), Water, and Olive Brine. To add a little more spice to this already savory cocktail, finish it off with a dash of Coriander Powder.

See, we weren’t kidding when we said you’ve never tasted anything like it!

Check out our recipe for an Absolut Re-Tini.

Vodka Basil Smash

This herb-focused green colored cocktail is sure to be a smashing hit for any St. Patrick’s Day gathering. If you’re lucky and it’s sunny, there’s no better way to celebrate than to sip a Vodka Basil Smash!

It combines muddled Basil Leaves, the tang and zest of Fresh Lemon Juice and the smoothness of Absolut Vodka to create a drink that’s guaranteed to make your St. Paddy’s Day as legendary as a Celtic tale. Take a look at our Vodka Basil Smash recipe.