Description
This vibrant and fun cocktail combines Irish whiskey, Midori, sweet and sour mix, and a splash of Sprite for the perfect balance of fruity, tart, and boozy flavors. Ideal for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion, the Drunk Leprechaun is a drink that will steal the show with its beautiful green color and refreshing fizz.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz Midori (melon liqueur)
- 2 oz sweet and sour mix
- 3 oz Sprite or club soda (for fizz)
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with ice: Add plenty of ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Add the liquor and mixers: Pour in Irish whiskey, Midori, and sweet and sour mix.
- Shake, shake, shake!: Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
- Strain into a glass: Strain the mixture into a highball or Collins glass, filling it about 2/3 of the way.
- Top with fizz: Add Sprite or club soda to top off the drink, giving it a fizzy touch.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with a lime wedge or a twist of lime peel.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness: Use club soda instead of Sprite for a less sweet cocktail.
- Chill the glass: For an extra cold drink, chill your glass in the freezer before serving.
- Customize the garnish: Consider using mint leaves, maraschino cherries, or orange slices for variation.
- Make in batches: Scale up the recipe and mix in a pitcher for large gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg