This easy green Irish shot recipe with whiskey will add a fun tasty pop of color to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Splashes of Irish whiskey and blue liqueur get nice and chilly in the cocktail shaker. They get topped off with fizzy green pop and a smidge of whipped cream. They make the sweetest, smoothest, easy St. Patrick’s day shots!
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I call them ‘leprechaun treasure shots’ because the pinch of golden sugar sprinkles over the top add that touch of gold we so look forwarding to finding at the end of the rainbow… It’s a simple garnish that reminds me of that coveted leprechaun’s treasure that he hides so well.
Festive Emerald Green Irish Shot Recipe For St. Patrick’s Day!
Maybe after a round of these sweet Kelly green shots, our leprechaun will start to loosen up on how we can get our hands on that darn pot ‘o gold! Maybe not? Now we’re just chasing rainbows, aren’t we? Either way, the treasure-hunting process will be tasty and fun with these simple and festive St. Paddy’s shots.
If you love the idea of nice ice-cold, colorful party shots for your celebration, then these easy Green Irish Whiskey Leprechaun Treasure Shots are gonna be game.
Fun St. patrick’s Day Shooters In Festive Green Color…
They are sweet, fruity, and slightly citrusy from the blue curaçao liqueur. They also have a touch of fizz from the Green River soda we splash in at the end for that famed emerald color. The pop of cream on top is the perfect touch for a cold, smooth, and delicious Irish whiskey St. Patrick’s day shooters that your crowd will love.
making This St. Patrick’s Day Irish Shot recipe
These shots seriously remind of the shade of green they use to dye the Chicago River green for St. Pat’s! If you haven’t seen this, you can peek a quick read about it here! It has long been an iconic part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations here in the city and, as a Chicagoan born and raised, I always look forward to it.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Shots In Bold Green Color!
When first poured, the shots appear more of a teal blue color, but it’s just not that iconic green color we need to celebrate in true St. Patrick’s day style… Enter a splash of bubbly and limey Green River Soda!
Finish off the green Irish whiskey leprechaun treasure shots with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping. I actually like to use the whipped topping because it will sort of settle itself in and float over the liquid kinda like a cloud at the end of the rainbow!
It’s not mandatory to have whipped topping, but if you’re making lots of these and putting them out on a tray or setting up in advance, the whipped topping will hold it’s form and shape until you drink it.
It’s not really affected by room temp so the presentation will last up until you serve. Be sure, however, to serve these nice and chilled. They taste great ice cold!
It’s just not a leprechaun’s treasure shot without a touch of gold. My big finishing rule for these awesome and fun shots: you gotta have a touch of gold!!! If you’re gonna make these, the gold sprinkles are what make it a true leprechaun treasure shot!
Serve These Easy Jameson Shots aT Your Festive St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
I hope you enjoy making these irresistibly simple and delicious green Irish whiskey leprechaun treasure shots for your festive celebration! Don’t forget to whip up some scrumptious grown up Shamrock Shakes and while you’re at it, get an easy no bake St. Patrick’s day dessert ready to keep everyone in festive spirits!
If you are looking for a more refreshing and sophisticated drink, try a cool cucumber melon St. Patrick’s Day cocktail or this super simple lemon lime St. Patrick’s Day vodka cocktail.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whiskey Shots | Easy Irish Shot Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish Whiskey - I used Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 2 oz Blue Curaçao Liqueur - Citrus flavored liqueur
- 1 bottle Green River Soda - for topping off each shot glass
- 1 container Whipped Topping - such as cool whip
- Gold and Green Sanding Sugars or Sprinkles - For garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, splash in Jameson Irish whiskey, or your favorite good quality brand of Irish whiskey. To the whiskey, add the blue curaçao liqueur.
- Fill the cocktail shaker about 3/4 of the way with fresh ice. Shake the 2 ingredients until chilled and combined and then strain mixture evenly into 4 shot glasses.
- Top each shot glass the rest of the way with Green River soda. Finish off by topping with little dollops of whipped topping. Add gold and green sprinkles over the top. Serve immediately. Serve chilled.
