Irish Whiskey Margarita (aka Shamrock Margarita)
Looking for a fun green drink to serve at your St. Patrick's Day party? This Irish Whiskey Margarita is perfect. Just like St. Patrick's Day is a uniquely American take on an Irish holiday, so is this margarita a uniquely American take on an Irish Whiskey cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Irish whiskey
- 1 ounce lime juice juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 ounce orange flavored liquor such as triple sec or Cointreau
- 1/2 ounce agave syrup
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup ice
- Salt or sugar for the rim
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the whiskey, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup and food coloring with the ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to chill.
- Optional: Wet the rim of the margarita glasses and roll in salt or sugar.
- Pour the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with lime wedge
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