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St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Lemonade sounds like a fun and festive way to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day! This cocktail is a refreshing mix of Irish whiskey, lemon, and a hint of minty sweetness, perfect for celebrating. Here’s the recipe:
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Irish Whiskey (such as Jameson or Tullamore DEW)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 oz green crème de menthe
- Splash of club soda
- Ice
- Lemon wheel or shamrock for garnish
Instructions:
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Combine ingredients:
- In a cocktail shaker, add the Irish whiskey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and green crème de menthe.
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Shake:
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 10-15 seconds until everything is well chilled.
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Pour:
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
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Add club soda:
- Top off the drink with a splash of club soda for some refreshing fizz.
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Garnish:
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or a festive shamrock (you can use a cookie cutter to make a shamrock shape from a piece of lemon peel).
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Serve and enjoy:
- Serve your Leprechaun Lemonade immediately and enjoy a tasty, emerald-colored cocktail to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
This cocktail is the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and a little bit of minty goodness, with that Irish whiskey to keep things festive! 🍀🍋🍹 Let me know how it turns out or if you’d like any modifications!
