March has arrived, and while Spring is still a ways away, there’s still St. Patrick’s Day to look forward to. As it is a celebration of Ireland, lots of drinking is naturally associated with the holiday. As a result, 360 has compiled a list of the best beverages for your celebration.
Space Dust IPA
As one of the most celebrated holidays globally, St. Patrick’s Day is all about bringing people together, and what better way to do that than by raising a glass of Elysian Brewing’s best-selling Space Dust IPA (8.2% ABV), which balances bitterness with the sweetness of grapefruit, mango and orange aromas.
If you’re searching for “something green” to bring to your St. Patrick’s Day party, look no further! Space Dust’s iconic green mascot, Dusty, featured on every can and bottle, is here to help you avoid the pinch. Plus, the Elysian team has released an easy-to-make festive drink recipe called the Irish Astronaut, which cleverly features 50% Nitro Irish Stout and 50% Space Dust IPA.
Tully Mule By Gillian Murphy
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Original
- 0.5 parts Fresh Lime Juice
- Top with Ginger Beer
- Lime Wheel
Method:
- Stir Tullamore D.E.W. Original and lemon juice in a mug filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish with lime wheel.
Gold Rush By Gillian Murphy
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Tullamore D.E.W.
- 0.75 part fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 part honey syrup
Method:
- Add all ingredients to an ice filled shaker.
- Shake and strain into an ice filled glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Green Machine By Gillian Murphy
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Tullamore DEW Original
- 0.5 part Lemon Juice
- Juice of 1 fresh pressed green apple (or 6 parts cloudy apple juice)
Method:
- Build in a highball glass over ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Guy Fieri’s Caliente Margarita
Mixed with Santo Blanco Tequila and a hint of triple sec, the Caliente Margarita is a cocktail everyone will love. Santo keeps it simple for you to mix this cocktail up right at home, using muddled cilantro leaves and jalapenos to give it that unique kick we all look for in the classic libation. Fieri has even shared his one-of-a-kind recipe for Homemade Sour Mix that will take your Caliente Margarita to the next level. Finish it off with a salt rimmed glass and you are good to go. This bold and classic cocktail is guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds, leaving you yearning for more.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz Santo Blanco Tequila
- 2 oz triple sec
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves
- 3 jalapeños (2 for muddling, 1 for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 oz Homemade Sour Mix
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
Method:
Muddle cilantro and two jalapeños in the bottom of a large pitcher. As you are muddling, add tequila and triple sec. At the same time, make the sour mix. Combine sugar with 1 ½ cups of water in a saucepan. Allow it to simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Once it has cooled, add the lemon and lime juice. Stir the margarita well, adding sour mix as you go. Pour into glasses rimmed with salt and garnish with a lime wedge and jalapeño slice.
1800 Earl Grey
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. 1800 Cristalino
- ¼ oz. Elderflower liqueur
- ½ oz. Earl Grey syrup
- ¾ oz. lemon juice
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice cubes and garnish with an edible flower.
1800 Añejo Sunset
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. 1800 Añejo
- ¾ oz. Demerara syrup
- ¾ oz. carrot juice
- ½ oz. lime juice
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice cubes and garnish with a lime wheel and a salted pepper rim.
1800 Tequila Tea
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. 1800 Reposado
- ¾ oz. honey syrup
- ¾ oz. lemon juice
- Iced peach black tea, to top
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice cubes and garnish with a lemon wheel.
D’USSE Lemonade
This is a signature cocktail blending the sweet-tart flavor of lemonade with the smoothness of D’USSÉ.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ parts D’USSE VSOP Cognac
- 4 Parts Lemonade
Method: Add D’USSE and lemonade into an ice-filled highball glass.
JAJA Mango Shandy
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. JAJA Blanco
- 1.5 oz. Mango Juice
- Top with Mexican Lager
Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice cubes and garnish with a mango slice to top off with a tajin rim.
JAJA Mexican Cold Brew
ingredients:
- 2 oz. JAJA Añejo
- 2 oz. Cold Brew
- Top with Tonic Sparkling Water
Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks highball glass over fresh ice cubes and garnish with a lemon wheel.
JAJA Pineapple Mule
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. JAJA Reposado
- 1.5 oz. Pineapple Juice
- Top with Ginger Ale
Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice on the rocks and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice cubes and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
