Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Drink
A festive and visually striking layered mocktail perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Ingredients
For the drink
- 12 ounces green non-alcoholic malt beverage (or regular non-alcoholic malt beverage with green food coloring) Choose a chilled, store-bought green non-alcoholic malt beverage or tint a standard non-alcoholic malt with food coloring.
- 1 ounce Irish vanilla extract Use a small, measured ounce — too much will overpower the malt.
- 0.5 ounces Irish cream liqueur (can use non-alcoholic Irish cream) This small amount creates the creamy cap and gives the drink a dessert-like finish.
- as needed Green sprinkles (optional) For garnish.
- as needed Whipped cream (optional) A dollop adds visual height and extra richness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour the green non-alcoholic malt beverage into a chilled glass, filling about three-quarters full. Pour down the side to preserve carbonation.
- Gently float the Irish vanilla extract on top by pouring over the back of a spoon.
- Carefully layer the Irish cream liqueur on top of the vanilla extract using the same spoon technique.
- Optionally, pipe or spoon a small mound of whipped cream onto the cream cap and sprinkle tiny green sprinkles over it.
Notes
Keep everything very cold for best results. Use a tall, narrow glass for the most dramatic visual effect. Chilled ingredients help layers remain separate.