St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas for the Whole Family

We see shamrocks, friendly leprechauns, and lots of green drinks and snacks in your near future — St. Patrick’s Day is here! 

This holiday commemorates the patron saint of Ireland. Defined by huge festivities, this iconic day transformed into a full-fledged celebration of Irish culture. 

Make March 17 glitzy, green, and gastronomic by preparing special St. Patrick’s Day food that you and your whole family can enjoy at home. St. Patrick represents good fortune, and you’re in luck! These tips will guide you to the ultimate celebration with your nearest and dearest.

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes: Lucky Cocktails

To kickstart this European holiday, let’s mix some delicious cocktails. Remember to gear up with all the bar essentials:

• Blender
• Bar mixing spoon 
• Strainer 
• Bar shaker 
• Jigger 
• Ice mould 
• Muddler 
• Citrus juicer 
• Cocktail glasses
• Coupe glasses
• Pub glasses 

Luck of the Irish Cocktail

Green is the colour of hope and St. Patrick’s Day; it’s also the hue of this bright “Luck of the Irish” cocktail.

Made with Irish whiskey, peach, pineapple, and lime, this beverage will make you green with happiness. Take note, Luck of the Irish is shaken, not stirred. 

Shamrock Sour Cocktail 

Beer sales tend to skyrocket on St. Patrick’s Day, but this Shamrock Sour Cocktail may give green beer a run for its money! 

It’s wonderful what you can achieve with your favourite Irish whisky, a twist of lime juice, a little bit of lemon juice, and green food colouring.

Cheers to good luck! 

Melontini 

Vodka, melon liqueur, and ice are the sole ingredients of this St. Patrick’s Day Melontini. You and your family will be toasting after every sip just to celebrate how good this drink tastes. 

Irish Frosties Mocktail

This Irish Frosties mocktail is a dream come true for kids that you can pair with St. Patrick’s Day food. This magical drink is composed of all the good stuff, such as heavy whipping cream, milk, white chocolate chips, and a lot of ice.

It’s not just for kids, though — non-alcohol-drinking adults will fall in love with this bubbly beverage too!

St. Patrick’s Day Food Menu: Pretty Pastries    

St. Patrick’s Day food preparation gets all the more fun when the kiddos get to pitch in. Read on to find incredible pastry recipes that you can bake with your little ones. 

Don’t forget to check these baking must-haves off your list first!: 

• Sheet pan 
• Stand mixer
• Rolling pin
• Parchment paper 
• Measuring cups 
• Measuring spoons 
• Mixing bowls 
• Icing spatula 
• Whisk
• Piping bags and nozzles
• Fine mesh strainer 
• Bain-marie 
• Cooling rack 
• Oven mitts 
• Microwave 

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies  

Mint chocolate has the world divided, but if you happen to stand with this revitalizing flavour, you and your kids will surely have fun baking these Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies on St. Paddy’s Day.

Spoiler: they taste just as good as they look!

Shamrock Sweets 

Shamrock Sweets can be considered the cousins of croissants; flaky, soft, and perfect. Its texture gives you an opportunity to fill them with chocolate bits and other types of sweet treats. 

Don’t forget the mandatory dazzling green icing on top! 

Oreo St. Patrick’s Day Treats 

At the end of the rainbow, there is a leprechaun waiting with a pot of gold. If you have never seen him and his riches, then it’s probably because you haven’t chased the end of a rainbow yet. 

Don’t believe us? Well, these Oreo St. Patrick’s Day Treats will vouch for our statement. 

Leprechaun Hat S’mores 

When s’mores are on the menu, you drop what you’re doing and indulge in that rich marshmallowy goodness. 

Both kids and adults are unable to resist the magnetic pull of s’mores, so it would be a disservice to the holiday to not cook up a batch (or two) of Leprechaun Hat S’mores for St. Paddy’s Day. 

They’re almost too pretty to eat, yet too aromatic not to eat. It’s St. Patrick’s Day food at its finest. 

Whip Up St. Patrick’s Day Food With the Right Equipment 

This holiday is best spent with the people closest to your heart. Plus, if you serve delicious St. Patrick’s Day food and beverages, you can truly savour the special day. 

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