St. Patrick’s Day Coffee Recipes
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St. Patrick’s Day is a time to gather with friends, embrace Irish traditions, and, of course, enjoy a delicious Irish coffee! Whether you love the classic combination of bold coffee, smooth whiskey, and creamy sweetness or want to try a creative twist, these St. Patrick’s Day coffee recipes will bring warmth and cheer to your celebration. Get ready to sip, savor, and raise a festive toast to the luck of the Irish!
St. Patrick’s Day Coffee Station
Bring the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day into your coffee bar, or Clover Café as we like to call it! We made a fun collection of themed mugs, decorations, and accessories that are essential for every St. Patrick’s Day coffee bar!
- “Clover Café, Leprechauns Welcome” cute coffee bar sign | click HERE
- Shamrock paper cups | click HERE
- St. Patrick’s Day Irish Cream Coffee Beans (a great purchase for the recipes below!) | click HERE
- Irish Cream Gourmet Coffee Blend – Crafted in Door County, Wisconsin (also great for the recipes below!) | click HERE
- Festive St. Patrick’s Day Mug Set | click HERE
- Shamrock Napkins | click HERE
- Shamrock Stir Sticks | click HERE
- Green Shamrock Sprinkles for Garnish | click HERE
- Irish Cream Coffee Syrup | click HERE
With these fun additions, your coffee station will be ready for festive St. Patrick’s Day parties!
Now on to the delicious recipes that are bound to make you lucky…
1. Classic Irish Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Heavy cream, lightly whipped
Instructions:
- Brew a strong cup of coffee or your espresso and pour it into a warm mug.
- Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add the Irish whiskey and stir gently.
- Slowly pour the lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon to float on top.
Enjoy the rich flavors by sipping the coffee through the cream!
2. Irish Cream Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
- 1 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
- Pour the hot coffee into a mug.
- Stir in the whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream.
- Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Optional: Garnish with a dusting of chocolate shavings or shamrock sprinkles for extra indulgence.
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3. Minty Shamrock Irish Coffee
Ingredients:
- Green sprinkles or mint leaves for garnish
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
- 1 oz Irish whiskey
- 1/2 oz Crème de Menthe
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
- Brew your coffee and pour it into a mug.
- Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add the whiskey and Crème de Menthe, stirring gently.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with green sprinkles or a fresh mint leaf for a festive touch.
4. Irish Honey Cinnamon Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Whipped cream for topping
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
- Brew a strong cup of coffee and pour it into a mug.
- Stir in the honey and cinnamon until well combined.
- Add the Irish whiskey and stir gently.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
- Enjoy the warm and spiced flavors for a cozy St. Patrick’s Day treat!
5. St. Paddy’s Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 oz espresso (cooled)
- 1 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Coffee beans for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the espresso, whiskey, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with three coffee beans for an elegant finish.
6. Lucky Charms Latte
Ingredients:
- 2 shots of espresso or 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp toasted marshmallow syrup
- Whipped cream for topping
- Lucky Charms cereal for garnish
Instructions:
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee and set aside.
- Heat the milk until warm and frothy.
- Stir in the syrup.
- Pour the espresso or coffee into a mug and add the steamed milk.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle Lucky Charms cereal on top for a fun and festive touch!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
No matter how you choose to celebrate, these Irish coffee recipes will bring warmth and festivity to your St. Patrick’s Day. Raise your mug, toast to good times, and enjoy the luck of the Irish!
We would love to see your festive coffee stations and drinks! Tag us on Instagram @the.coffee.collect to share with the coffee community!
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“Let us walk in the light of Christ, for His love will guide us.”
-St. Patrick
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