5 Green Drink Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
There are many ways to be festive for the holidays beyond hosting a party or dressing in its signature colors. For example, you can bake themed cookies—aha! Or, you can make a fun drink. That's definitely our idea of fun.
For St. Patrick's Day, we are making lucky green beverages to celebrate in the most delicious way possible. Below, check out five tasty recipes we'll be using to impress our crowd that you can create, too.
Green River Float by Food Network
If you're from the Midwest, you're probably very familiar with Green River. It's a green lemon-lime soda that tastes like a citrusy heaven. This St. Patty's Day, you can turn it into a float for even more flair. You only need a few pints of ice cream, whipped cream and sprinkles. It's super easy and enjoyable for all ages.
(via Food Network)
Mango Matcha Green Tea Smoothie by Hey Nutrition Lady
Nothing makes us feel more put together in the morning than a glass of a green smoothie. With the addition of mangoes and matcha, this recipe becomes the more thrilling version of a superfood drink. Add your ingredients into a blend—and don't forget to garnish with those beautiful flowers, too.
(via Hey Nutrition Lady)
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Kale Smoothie by Love & Lemons
And here's that classic green smoothie we mentioned. It has all the class ingredients, like kale and ginger, but it packs extra sweetness and creaminess with peaches and bananas. If you like spices and appreciate a boost of nutrition as your first "meal" of the day, it's the perfect recipe.
(via Love & Lemons)
Refreshing Green Goddess Mocktail by Orchids and Sweet Tea
The mocktail might be the best genre of drink, especially if you like aesthetically pleasing beverages. Orchids and Sweet Tea's Refreshing Green Goddess recipe instantly caught our eye. The presentation is phenomenal with those floating fruit slices and herbs, and the golden cup ties everything together. And the best part? It tastes as good as it looks with a mix of apples, kiwis and fresh limes.
(via Orchids and Sweet Tea)
Sparkling Mint Limeade by Iowa Girl Eats
You can make any drink better by making it "sparkling." For example, we already love limeade. Iowa Girl Eats just made it even more appealing by adding bubbles. The combination of mint and limes is extra refreshing on a spring day. There's no surprise that this recipe has five stars.
(via Iowa Girl Eats)
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