Irish soda bread, corned beef, cabbage, or green mint cookies – whatever your go-to traditional St Patrick’s Day food might be, a cup of coffee can only make it better!
Perhaps you love the holiday traditions and are super enthusiastic about wearing green and pinching those who don’t, collecting shamrocks, or looking for leprechauns, or maybe you don’t like the holiday traditions at all. Either way, these coffee recipes are definitely worth trying on St Patrick’s Day.
Mint and a whole lot of Irish touch are all you need to make the best of this day.
St Patrick’s Day Coffee Recipes
1. Classic Irish Coffee
As you celebrate Irish culture, what better way is there than making a classic cup of Irish coffee? It is easy to make at home and doesn’t need too many ingredients. The best thing about Irish coffee is that it makes you feel cozy and warm with each sip.
Firstly, you’ll need to brew the coffee. It could be any coffee you love! Although it is better, you go with something strong like a dark roast. Then, sweeten your coffee with maple syrup. You can even use regular or brown sugar if that’s what you prefer.
Add a little coffee in the mug and top it all with whipped cream, preferably Irish cream, and you’ve got yourself a nice cup of Irish coffee in 4 easy steps.
The best thing about making Irish coffee at home is that you can customize it the way you like. Whether it’s the coffee type, the way you brew your coffee, or the whipped cream you use, it depends on your choice!
2. Minty Cold Brew
Green-colored mint is an all-time favorite for the green-themed holiday, and this cold-brewed coffee makes it even more perfect for the warmer March temperatures.
Trust me, if you’re a little skeptical about how mint will taste in coffee, it’s worth trying! A chilled coffee coupled with the refreshing mint flavor is bound to freshen you up like no other drink. It’s also one of the easiest coffees to make. The ingredients you need are grounded coffee, water, simple syrup, and mint.
Firstly, cold brew your coffee. To do so, brew your coffee with water at room temperature and leave it to cool in the fridge. Make sure your coffee is coarsely grounded and of good quality for an even better taste.
And then add one or two fresh mint leaves in a glass. Pour the coffee till about 3/4th of the glass is full. Add some sweetener of your choice. You can add a simple syrup from the store or make one at home by heating sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Add ice and top it with milk or cream or a product of your choice.
3. St Patrick’s Day Coffee Smoothie
Keeping up with the green theme, this healthy coffee smoothie with a splash of spinach is definitely worth a try on St Patrick’s Day. It is super healthy and also mouth-watering good at the same time.
If you’re having trouble deciding between a healthy morning smoothie and your daily, much-needed dose of caffeine, this is the perfect solution! You can add any coffee you want, whether regular or decaf. But adding strongly brewed coffee is the best way to go if you want the coffee to show its flavor among all other ingredients.
All you will need to do is add brewed coffee or half a teaspoon of instant coffee with a half cup of water.
You can add a frozen banana, almond milk, and almond butter. You can also add a sweetener of your choice, such as honey or maple syrup. Even some Medjool dates can make your coffee very sweet. And then add a handful of spinach.
Blend all the ingredients for about 40 seconds to a minute. Top it with ice and pour it into your glass to enjoy this mix of health and flavor.
4. Iced Mint Latte
This festive recipe on the list will have you questioning why mint with coffee isn’t a regular thing! Coffee doesn’t have to be limited to a warm, cozy drink or a shot of caffeine you need to wake up in the morning. It can be a refreshing drink with a touch of mint as well.
This coffee combines four basic ingredients to give you a truly festive drink to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with. It is simple to make that you don’t have to be a coffee expert to learn it. It is also super quick and won’t take much time to make, so you can have a quick, refreshing drink any time you want.
For one cup of iced mint latte, you’ll need:
- 3/4th cup of milk
- 2 shots of espresso
- 1-2 tablespoons of mint simple syrup or mint vanilla syrup
- Ice
Just add the ingredients, top them with mint syrup and add ice! Voila, the delicious St Patrick’s Day coffee is ready!
5. Baileys Irish Affogato
If you are a fan of this Italian coffee-based dessert, this coffee is going to make your St Patrick’s Day a bit more amazing! This dessert is quite easy to make but very delicious.
The Affogato is made by combing vanilla ice cream or gelato with espresso shots. The espresso shots seep into the ice cream, melting it, and give a rich coffee flavor with every bite you take. It is best served after dinner and should be eaten immediately before the ice cream or gelato melts.
Giving the Affogato an Irish twist through Baileys Irish Cream is what makes it one of the top St Patrick’s Day desserts.
All you’ll have to do is top the Affogato with Baileys and have your guests enjoy this delightful dessert. Make sure your espresso is freshly brewed for an even flavorsome dessert, and serve it as strong as possible.
Pro tip: Add more Baileys for the grown-ups to enjoy even more!
I hope you like these St Patrick’s Day Coffee Recipes! If you would like to add your favorite one, please let me know in the comments below.
