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    Home » Cocktails & Drinks » Shamrock Martini

    Shamrock Martini

    Published: Mar 2, 2021 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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    St Patrick’s Day is one of those fun holidays for everyone. For years I have scoured my family history to try to find any trace of Irish ancestry, but always fail.

    Not a drop, anywhere.

    But as they say, we are all a little bit Irish on St Patrick’s Day.

    Does this mean we must drink green beer? I wanted an alternative.

    So to honor my almost-heritage a Shamrock Martini is clearly needed!!

    green cocktail in a martini glass - AKA shamrock martini.

    What goes into this martini?

    This blog is no stranger to green drinks. Consider the Midori sour, Baby Yoda drink and Grinch cocktail. All green, all using Midori liqueur.

    And Irish? You can always drink some Irish Cream, like in my Baileys and Eggnog martini.

    But this time I wanted green, and a deeper green than the melon flavored Midori drinks. And instead of using a green liqueur I used a color wheel. Blue plus yellow makes green, correct?

    Well, actually the yellow is orange, in the form of orange juice.

    top down view of a green shamrock martini

    The extra depth in the orange juice color doesn’t seem to be a problem in the final cocktail’s shade of green.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients needed are Malibu Rum and Cointreau (both clear) and Blue Curacao with orange juice.

    ingredients: curacao, Cointreau, rum and orange juice

    Mix them up with ice in a cocktail shaker and voila – you have a lovely green cocktail.

    Pour the green drink into a martini glass and add an orange garnish.

    Simple, delicious and fun. 😃

    pin for shamrock martini

    As you enjoy this lovely green martini, make a toast: “May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart and warmed by the smiles of the people you love. “

    More St. Patrick’s Day recipes:

    I recently got an air fryer lid for my Instant Pot and once I made frozen waffle fries in the air fryer, the next logical step was Irish Nachos. They’re not really Irish of course (but then again, neither am I) but they are really and truly delicious!

    Looking for another appetizer type recipe? Try some Reuben Dip. It’s probably the best use for corned beef yet!

    shamrock martini cocktail, bright green color with an orange rind garnish.
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    Shamrock Martini

    This green martini is sure to bring the luck o' the Irish to you! Happy St Patrick's Day!
    Prep Time2 mins
    Total Time2 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 263kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce Malibu Rum
    • 1 ounce Blue Curacao
    • 1 ounce Cointreau
    • 3 ounces Orange Juice

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Shake well and strain into a martini glass.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Filed Under: Cocktails & Drinks Tagged With: beverages, Thirst Quenchers

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    Comments

    1. Gabriela Herrera

      March 11, 2022 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      You never disapoint this drink is so beautiful. Just in time for the festivities too.

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 13, 2022 at 9:45 am

        Cheers!

        Reply
    2. Gina Abernathy

      March 09, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun and festive drink. Love the color!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 10, 2022 at 7:45 am

        I'll take fun and festive any day!

        Reply
    3. nancy

      March 09, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      cheers to the perfect green drink for st patty's day

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 09, 2022 at 6:59 pm

        I hope you get the chance to enjoy it! Cheers!

        Reply
    4. Kayla DiMaggio

      March 09, 2022 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Loving this Shamrock Martini! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 09, 2022 at 9:59 am

        It's a favorite here!

        Reply
    5. Natalie

      March 09, 2022 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      Now I'm excited and can't wait for St.Patrick's Day. I'm making this martini for sure.

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 09, 2022 at 9:59 am

        Me too! Cheers!

        Reply
    6. Big Trouble

      March 19, 2021 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I feel like this could be a year-round drink--it's such a bright color and delicious-looking!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 19, 2021 at 7:29 pm

        Yes I really think it would be great on a hot summer day!

        Reply
    7. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      March 18, 2021 at 4:23 am

      5 stars
      Blue+yellow =green, indeed! And it looks beautiful, cheers!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 18, 2021 at 2:24 pm

        Cheers to you Mihaela!

        Reply
    8. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

      March 17, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      This is definitely a fun St. Patrick's Day cocktail. So delicious!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 17, 2021 at 4:38 pm

        Isn't the color just perfect? Cheers!

        Reply
    9. Jeannie

      March 17, 2021 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      Id love to share this with friends! We can enjoy in any occasion even if its not St Patrick anymore.

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 17, 2021 at 8:04 am

        I totally agree, I'll probably enjoy this a few times out on the patio this summer!

        Reply
    10. Gregory Halpen

      March 17, 2021 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea! I love how you made the green color. I definitely need to try this.

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 17, 2021 at 7:47 am

        It's a keeper!

        Reply
    11. Addison

      March 08, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      So fun and festive!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 09, 2021 at 6:18 am

        Cheers!

        Reply
    12. Jessica Formicola

      March 08, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun recipe! It's perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but delicious enough to enjoy all year round too!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 09, 2021 at 6:19 am

        And so much better than green beer, don't you think? LOL

        Reply
    13. Emily Flint

      March 08, 2021 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      This is delicious and I love the color after adding the orange juice. You are right, perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Of course, I had to try it before the holiday to make sure it was good. This one will be on the table on the 17th!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 08, 2021 at 1:34 pm

        It'll be on my table too - cheers!

        Reply
    14. Vincit Omina

      March 02, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Great idea!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 03, 2021 at 8:54 am

        It's so much more fun than green beer!

        Reply

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