12 St. Patrick's Day Party Cocktails and Appetizer Ideas
- St. Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th in honor of the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
Are you planning on celebrating St. Patrick's Day at home this year? March 17 is right around the corner, so it's time to get ahead of your St. Paddy's menu.
If you don't know the history behind St. Patrick's Day , "Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick , is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th of March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland."
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St. Patrick's Day Party Cocktails and Appetizer Ideas
Even if you're not Irish, it's a fun holiday to be merry and wear green—or you'll be pinched! This collection of easy Irish and St. Patrick's Day recipes features the crème de la crème of drinks you don't want to miss out on, from Baileys-based drinks to Reuben dip appetizers.
There's a little something for everyone, so make sure to put on your best emerald attire, pick your favorites below and get ready to greet your guests at the door with some festive Irish-inspired snacks and beautiful green cocktail.
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Here now are the 12 best Patrick's Day party cocktails and appetizer recipes!
The Best Patrick's Day Party Cocktails and Appetizers
Get the recipe: Irish Breakfast Cocktail
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Known for creating crafty cocktails, Datz , Tampa Florida's comfort food destination is celebrating the luck of the Irish with this Irish Breakfast special.
Get the recipe: Irish Breakfast Cocktail
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Soda bread is quintessentially Irish and still made fresh in people's kitchens every day.
Get the recipe: Brown Soda Bread
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Tikkido
This is a must-have coffee on St. Patrick's Day!
Get the recipe: Irish Coffee
An Affair From the Heart
Lucky Charms Cereal, pretzels, M&M's and yogurt-covered raisins coated in almond bark and sprinkled green. Who could resist this??
Get the recipe: Lucky Leprechaun Bait
The Kitchen Is My Playground
So festive, so delicious and only three ingredients!
Get the recipe: Grasshopper Cocktail
Dixie Chik Cooks
This handheld Reuben transformation is perfect for parties!
Get the recipe: Reuben Eggrolls
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So delicious and festive!
Get the recipe: Irish Mules
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These will be a hit at your St. Paddy's Day party!
Get the recipe: St. Paddy's Day Jello Shots
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Get the recipe: Reuben Dip.
Related: St. Patrick's Day Reuben Dip Recipe
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If you have an affinity for anything Reuben, you'll be happy to know you can "Reubenize" dip!
Get the recipe: Reuben Dip .
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Boulder Locavore
This bright cocktail contains Midori Melon liqueur, Malibu coconut rum and pineapple juice. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
Get the recipe: Lucky Leprechaun Shots
Family Food and Travel
These adult milkshakes capture the green essence of the holiday so well!
Get the recipe: Baileys Milkshake
Sumptuous Spoonfuls
An easy dip to make for St. Paddy's Day that will disappear quickly!
Get the recipe: Corned Beef Chevre Cheese Spread
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