In our book, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is about two things:

drinking, and avoiding getting pinched (We jest, because obviously the food is pretty spectacular too. Corned beef, we love you.). So we thought, why not combine them? Guarantee no one can come after you for not wearing green by making sure you’ve got one of these 14 green cocktails in hand. Whether you’re throwing a party, want something to pair with your Irish-inspired meal, or are even bar-hopping and want to know what to order, there’s something for you here. Cheers!

Like with all green foods, there are a couple ways you can go here. Look to fruits and veggies to provide some green, or rely on food coloring to do it for you. With cocktails, there’s even a third option—relying on inherently green liqueurs to turn your libations lucky.

If you’re sticking to nature, try our spiked sparkling basil lemonade, our spicy jalapeño margaritas, or our green bloody Marys. Want something with a little more green oomph? Reach for a cocktail made with green chartreuse, like our Last Word; sour apple liqueur, like in our Shamrockaritas or our Shamrock Smash; or creme de menthe, like in our Grasshoppers or our boozy Shamrock Shakes.

Not a fan of apple or melon flavored drinks? That’s fair. Take inspiration from our green beer, then add some green food coloring to whatever drink you like. Our biggest tip: start SLOW. A little food dye goes a long way.

Want even more St. Patrick’s Day ideas? Check out the rest of our St. Patrick’s Day cocktails and desserts too.

green beer in a pint glassPARKER FEIERBACH
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Green Beer
You can’t celebrate St. Paddy’s without a pint of green beer. All it takes is a little green food coloring to keep you safe from any pinching!

Get the Green Beer recipe.

light green shamrockarita cocktail in a sugar rimmed glass with an apple slice shaped like a shamrock as garnishPHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
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Shamrockaritas
Margarita lovers, rejoice! The Shamrockarita has arrived. Backed with tequila and lime, then spiked with sour apple liqueur, this festive take on the classic cocktail will add the perfect flair to your St. Patrick’s Day party.

Get the Shamrockaritas recipe.

spiked sparkling basil lemonadeJOEL GOLDBERG
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Spiked Sparkling Basil Lemonade
Basil-infused vodka? Sign us up. This lemonade cocktail brings out the sweetness of the herb and turns the spirit a vibrant green.

Get the Spiked Sparkling Basil Lemonade recipe.

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minty green drink topped with mintPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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Shamrock Smash
This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s all shamROCK and roll with a Shamrock Smash in hand. This minty green apple is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day cocktail to cheers with this holiday: It’s so easy to make, but uses some of our favorite bartender tricks to make it extra special.

Get the Shamrock Smash recipe.

midori sour with cherry and melon ball garnishPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
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Midori Sour
Get ready to expand your bartending repertoire with this classic cocktail from the ’80s. It’s fizzy, tangy, and best of all, electric green. Though it’s far from traditional, we think this light and sweet bubbly drink is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.

Get the Midori Sour recipe.

green apple moscato sangria with strawberries, oranges, and green applesPHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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Green Apple Moscato Sangria
Inspired by Olive Garden’s now discontinued signature sangria, this copycat green apple moscato sangria is the perfect fall twist on the classic summer cocktail. Packed with fresh strawberries, apples, and oranges, this fruity big-batch cocktail is perfectly refreshing all year round (but we especially love its bright green hue at Halloween and St. Patrick’s Day parties).READ M ORE

Get the Green Apple Moscato Sangria recipe.