By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
140 cal · 5 min
Luck of the Irish Whiskey Cocktail
Recipe GLPR92be3841416110
A festive Irish cocktail that combines smooth Irish whiskey with creamy Bailey's Irish Cream and refreshing crème de menthe, finished with a chocolatey mint garnish. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or any time you want a taste of Ireland.
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Ingredients
2 ounces Irish whiskey
1 ounce Irish whiskey and cream-based liqueur (such as Bailey's Irish Cream)
½ ounce Crème de menthe
as needed Ice
1 Mint-flavored chocolate candy, shaved (such as Andes mints)
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
Add the Irish whiskey, Irish cream liqueur, and crème de menthe to the shaker.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or up glass.
Using a microplane or fine grater, shave the mint chocolate candy directly over the surface of the drink.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Comments
This is a cocktail for a single person, not a weeknight family meal, so judge it on its own terms: ice and fresh mint are standard, but crème de menthe and Irish cream liqueur require a specialty stop—Food Lion and Harris Teeter stock basic liqueurs, but crème de menthe is not guaranteed; ALDI and Walmart are your best bets for reliable availability and price. At roughly $25–$35 per drink (Irish whiskey and cream liqueur dominate the cost), this is a dessert cocktail, not an aperitif, and it doesn't keep—mixed drinks separate and dilute within minutes. The stated five minutes is honest for assembly only, not for hunting down the crème de menthe or deciding whether to muddle fresh mint or rely on the candy garnish.
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