Drinks Cocktails 7 Green Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day and Beyond Here's how to make our favorite eye-catching green cocktails. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 29, 2024 Trending Videos Photo: Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely We generally decide which cocktail recipe to make depending on a few factors. These variables might include the base spirit we prefer (gin and rye are, after all, very different), whether or not we happen to have a cocktail shaker handy, how much alcohol content is appropriate, and whether or not we're serving a crowd. Aesthetic choices matter, which is why we're partial to beautiful coupes and elevated rocks glasses, but sometimes, the simple color of a cocktail is also part of the equation. Whether you're promoting prosperity for Lunar New Year or celebrating St. Patrick's Day, our favorite green cocktails include an earthy Matcha Whisky Highball, a classic Grasshopper, and more. 01 of 07 Green Beast Margarita Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon You can use up the remainder of an avocado for color and creaminess in this savory tequila cocktail. Get the Recipe 02 of 07 Matcha Whiskey Cocktail Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele A little matcha goes a long way in this unexpectedly earthy green highball recipe. Get the Recipe 03 of 07 Grasshopper Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling Lucy Simon This bright green, pre-prohibition cocktail combines créme de menthe and créme de cacao. Get the Recipe 04 of 07 Celery and Salt Shrub Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely This celery-flavored shrub features slightly sweet white balsamic vinegar and a welcome pinch of salt to balance everything out. Get the Recipe 05 of 07 Frozen Cucumber Margarita Victor Protasio This frozen Margarita calls for tequila, cucumber, and coconut water, blended up with cilantro and lime and rimmed with a mix of chili powder, sumac, and salt. It’s an ode to Gail Simmons' favorite Mexican street snack: fruta con chile y limón, little bags of sliced mango, cucumber, and jicama usually sprinkled with Tajín, a spicy and sour snack seasoning. Get the Recipe 06 of 07 Frozen Grasshopper Photo by Victor Protasio / Prop Styling by Christine Keely This frozen cocktail is infused with bracing aquavit, bringing a bite of caraway, fruity banana liqueur, and cooling crème de menthe. Using two kinds of crème de menthe, both white and green, creates the contrast between the stark white whip and minty green drink, but either color can be used in both. Get the Recipe 07 of 07 Jardin Verde Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis This refreshing nonalcoholic cocktail is sweet and mildly bitter thanks to Seedlip Garden 108, and has botanical notes that shine with the addition of fragrant, herbal tonic water. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit