St. Patrick’s Day is a festive holiday that is celebrated around the world with parades, parties, and plenty of green-themed decorations. While many people might associate this holiday with alcohol and pub crawls, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the festivities without drinking. This blog post will provide you with some delicious recipes for non-alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day drinks that are sure to impress your guests and keep the celebrations going. So, get ready to raise a glass (or a shamrock-shaped straw) to these tasty and refreshing drinks that will have everyone feeling lucky and green!
Why You Should Make Non-alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day Drinks?
St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday that is celebrated annually on March 17th to honor the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. It is associated with many traditions, including wearing green clothing, parades, music, dancing, and the consumption of traditional Irish foods and alcoholic drinks. However, there is a large percentage of sober people, so if you’re hosting a party you should try and make one of these non-alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day drinks that everyone, including non-sober people, will enjoy.
Recipes for Non-Alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day Drinks
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these green and festive non-alcoholic mocktails that anyone can enjoy:
Leprechaun’s Delight
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lime slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the spinach leaves, chopped cucumber, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and honey or agave nectar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Top each glass with 1/2 cup of sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing and healthy green mocktail!
Shamrock Sipper
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh spinach, mint leaves, lime juice, and honey or agave nectar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Top each glass with 1/2 cup of sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing and festive Shamrock Sipper mocktail!
Lucky Leprechaun
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: kiwi slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh kiwi, lime juice, honey or agave nectar, and coconut water. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with kiwi slices if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your sweet and tangy Lucky Leprechaun mocktail!
Emerald Elixir
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh green grapes
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup still or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: cucumber slices and green grapes for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh cucumber, green grapes, lime juice, and honey or agave nectar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Add 1/2 cup of still or sparkling water to each glass and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with cucumber slices and green grapes if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your crisp and refreshing Emerald Elixir mocktail!
Pot of Gold Punch
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mango, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: pineapple and mango chunks for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh pineapple, mango, lime juice, honey or agave nectar, and coconut water. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with pineapple and mango chunks if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your tropical and fruity Pot of Gold Punch mocktail!
Green and Tonic
Ingredients:
- 1 green tea bag
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lime slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Steep the green tea bag in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and honey or agave nectar until well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Divide the green tea evenly between the two glasses.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the lime and honey mixture into each glass.
- Top each glass with 1/2 cup of sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime slices if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your zesty and refreshing Green and Tonic mocktail!
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to come together and celebrate all things Irish. Whether you’re abstaining from alcohol, have children in your household, or just want to try something different this year, these green non-alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day drink recipes are sure to please. So, try out one of these delicious drink recipes this year and enjoy the festivities in a responsible and refreshing way. Sláinte!