8 Unique Guinness Cocktails To Make For St. Patrick's Day
Serving shamrock cookies and green cocktails at St. Paddy's Day dinner is always a surefire way to put everyone in a good mood. But if you're looking for a twist on your usual fare, consider some new ways to make the ol' corned beefand raise a glass or two of these Guinness cocktails that are stoutly Irish, without a drop of green dye in sight.
What can I mix with Guinness?
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There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you can mix with Guinness. Mix champagne for a bubbly finish, rum for a deep richness, or ginger beer for some spice.
What liquor is good with Guinness?
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Bailey's Irish Cream is a sweet liqueur that tastes good with Guinness. You can also try Irish whiskey and bourbon, too.
What is a Guinness and Tia Maria?
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Tia Maria is a coffee liqueur that features coffee, rum, vanilla, and sugar. To make this Guinness cocktail, you can combine the two bevs in a glass.
What shot pairs with Guinness?
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Irish Cream Liqueur, Jameson, and bourbon are shots that pair well with Guinness.
Guinness Dark and Stormy
These Guinness cocktails call for rum, ginger beer, blueberry syrup, and a dry stout. Weird combo, we know, but it works. Serve it with your best St. Patrick's Day treats. (via Brit + Co)
Baby Guinness Jello Shots
Now here's a Jell-O shot that we can get behind. Perfect for all of your St. Paddy's Day parties! (via Brit + Co)
Brownie Sundae Irish Floats with Burnt Irish Caramel + Hot Fudge
This dessert features Guinness-infused brownies, burnt caramel, and an Irish cream that you won't be able to get enough of. (Seriously, you might end up licking the spoon). There are so many delicious elements that it's easy to customize and make swaps when you need to. In that case... can we grab a second brownie? (via Half Baked Harvest)
Guinness Black Magic Cocktail
To a true cocktail lover, a can of Guinness is just an excuse for a bit of experimentation. We're happy to report that the black stuff makes a brilliant mixer with bourbon, grenadine, and blackberries. (via Lucy Parissi / Supergolden Bakes)
Guinness Floats
If you love Guinness cocktails and you love ice cream, the Guinness float is your jam. The only thing that foams more satisfyingly than root beer is a tall pint of chocolaty stout. Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup for good measure! (via Gimme Some Oven)
S’mores Stout Milkshakes
A scoop of ice cream, spoonful of marshmallow cream, and drizzle of chocolate turn a glass full of rich Guinness into a feast. The is the perfect final course to your corned beef dinner. (via How Sweet Eats)
Guinness Black Velvet Cocktail
If you're serving as bartender this St. Patrick's Day, and you're craving an elegant sipper, try this Guinness cocktail. Just a bit of bubbly adds real celebratory bling to an everyday stout, and honestly just makes it more fun. (via Feast + West)
Chocolate Guinness Floats
This might be one of the easiest boozy desserts ever. All you need to make it for yourself is grab some Guinness and your go-to chocolate ice cream and voilà. Experiment with the ratios until you find a consistency that you like. (via A Spicy Perspective)
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