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LUCKY LIBATIONS 
Celebrate the Spirit (and Spirits) of the Shamrock for Guests Around St. Patrick's Day
December's mistletoe antics
may have been a delight, and Valentine’s Day sparks may have flown, but
few kisses compare in fun and frequency to those given on St. Patrick’s
Day. So, indulge them. The following recipes will be rewarding for all.
Make celebratory mischief in the way of the leprechaun and know that
the libations you offer patrons will produce more than good luck —
they’ll produce extra holiday profits.
Line up the Irish whiskey and the whipped cream; heat up the coffee;
break out the brandy; set up the shot glasses. It’s time to prepare for
the return of the St. Patrick’s Day revelry, and by utilizing specialty
cocktail creations, it’s a pleasure to promote them to patrons. Think
of the Emerald Isle and smile — it’s all about the green.
Limerick
Bucket glass, ice
1.5 ounces Boru Vodka
3/4 ounce Celtic Crossing Irish Liqueur
3/4 ounce Midori
1/2 ounce Rose’s Lime Juice
1.5 ounces sweet ‘n’ sour
Pour ingredients into iced mixing glass. Shake and strain. Lemon wedge garnish.
Spirit of Erie Coffee
Coffee mug or glass, heated.
Build in glass.
1.25 ounces Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey
3/4 ounce coconut rum
Near fill with hot coffee. Whipped cream garnish. Drizzle 1/2 ounce Celtic Crossing Irish Liqueur.
Irish Headlock
Rocks glass, chilled.
1/2 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
1/2 ounce Irish whiskey
1/2 ounce Disaronno Amaretto
1/2 ounce brandy
Pour ingredients into iced mixing glass. Shake and strain.
Leprechaun
Highball glass, ice.
Build in glass.
3/4 ounce peach schnapps
3/4 ounce blue curaçao
Fill with orange juice.
The above recipes are courtesy of Robert Plotkin, spirits expert and
author of “The Original Guide to American Cocktails and Drinks,” now in
its fifth edition. Plotkin also will be conducting a special seminar at
“The Show” in Las Vegas March 5-8. Visit nightclub.com for more
information.
Irish Mudslide
1 ounce Bunratty Meade
5 ounces Kahlúa,
5 ounces Baileys
A healthy dose of vanilla ice cream. Prepare as you would a traditional
Mudslide using these St. Patrick’s Day- friendly ingredients.
Irish Brogue
Rocks glass, ice.
Build in glass.
1.5 ounces Jameson Irish Whiskey
3/4 ounce Irish Mist
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