Drunken Leprechaun (Irish Screwdriver)

Drunken Leprechaun is a sweet, fruity, vibrant green cocktail that’s made with just 3 ingredients in less than 5 minutes! The perfect drink to sip on and serve at your St. Patrick’s Day party!

Try your luck with another St. Patrick’s Day cocktail! Both my Irish Mule Cocktail and Guinness & Champagne Black Velvet Cocktail are as quick to make as this Drunken Leprechaun is!

Nothing says Happy St. Patrick’s Day more than this Drunken Leprechaun cocktail! Its festive, bright green color and yummy taste will surely have you feeling like you’ve hit the jackpot of all cocktails!

Green alcoholic drinks such as this one and spiked St. Patrick’s Day Punch will be an instant hit with all of your guests!

This Lucky Leprechaun drink replaces vodka with Irish whiskey for an Irish twist on the classic screwdriver cocktail! Though there are 3 ounces of alcohol in this drink it tastes mostly like orange juice with a hint of booze.

Making it a great option for those that want a sweeter, fruity drink for St. Patrick’s Day! Be careful, though… because these do go down the hatch nice and easy!

Ingredient Notes

Making this Drunken Leprechaun Cocktail Recipe requires minimal ingredients and almost no time at all! This means there’s more time to mingle with your friends and family at your St. Patrick’s Day gathering!

To make one cocktail, you’ll need the following:

• Orange Juice – I love using pulp-free Simply Orange in this Drunk Leprechaun cocktail! But if you’re up for a little extra work, freshly squeezed orange juice would be wonderful!
• Alcohol – Jameson Irish Whiskey and Blue Curacao.
• Garnishes – Orange slices and maraschino cherries.

How To Make An Irish Screwdriver Step By Step

Add ice and blue curacao to a highball glass.

Pour in the whiskey.

Top with orange juice and stir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make A Large Batch Of This Lucky Leprechaun Drink?

Yes, you can! You can easily mix up a couple of drinks in a large pitcher for easier making and serving!

Are There Any Variations To This Leprechaun Cocktail?

For a tasty variation, you can do 1 oz of Irish whiskey and 1 oz of peach schnapps. This would make what’s called a fuzzy leprechaun drink! Similar to a Fuzzy Navel!

What Makes This Drink Green Since Food Coloring Isn’t On The Ingredients List?

The combination of blue curacao and orange juice is what gives this drink its vibrant green color! So easy!

How Many Drinks Can I Make With One Bottle Of Jameson Irish Whiskey?

A standard 750ml bottle has 25.4 ounces in it. Since one leprechaun drink takes 2 ounces of whiskey, you can make 12 cocktails with one standard bottle.

Can I Make This Drink Stronger By Adding More Alcohol?

You definitely can make them as strong as you’d like. Just be careful since the drink is on the sweeter side; it does go down super easy!

Easy-to-make cocktails like this Leprechaun Drink are a fun and tasty way to bring some excitement to your St. Patrick’s Day parties! Grab another delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipe that’s also made with alcohol to share with friends and family!

• Irish Cream Milkshake – A dessert and a cocktail in one, made with just two ingredients!
• Pudding Shots – This sweet treat combines instant pudding mix with whole milk, liqueur, and cool whip!
• Irish Coffee – Start St. Patrick’s Day off on the right foot with a cup of coffee that’s spiked with Irish Whiskey!
• Irish Cream Hot Chocolate – A creamy, delicious hot cocktail that’s perfect for cozying up with!
• Pot of Gold Mocktail – A sophisticated nonalcoholic beverage to celebrate with!

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