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89 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes (Including Classic Irish & Irish-American Dishes)

Feel the luck of the Irish with these 89 easy recipes for St. Patrick’s Day!

Disclosure: This roundup of easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes contains affiliate links. When you click on one of these links and make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Of course, this is at no extra cost to you.


Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Before we look at what to eat on St. Patrick’s Day, it’s essential to understand the holiday’s origins.

Since the 1600s, Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, has commemorated the Patron Saint of Ireland and Christianity’s arrival on the Emerald Isle.

Though St. Patrick’s Day remains a festive occasion in Ireland celebrated with parades, festivals, and social gatherings called céilithe, the holiday is also widely celebrated beyond Ireland, particularly among those with Irish heritage.

On March 17th, we celebrate all things Irish and Irish-American — including food, drinks, music, and culture — In the United States. We sport shamrocks and green apparel and attend parades like the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. In Chicago, the city even dyes the river green.

In addition to attending parades and donning green apparel, St. Patrick’s Day is best celebrated by eating and drinking. Some St. Patrick’s Day favorites include hearty Irish stews, classic Irish-American corned beef and cabbage, and boozy desserts made with Guinness or Baileys Irish Cream.

Chicago River dyed green on St. Patrick's Day
For Saint Patrick’s Day, the Chicago River is dyed green in Chicago, Illinois, USA (Photo credit: THANANIT/Adobe Stock)

89 Simple Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

To help you plan your St. Patrick’s Day festivities, I’ve compiled simple yet festive recipes for every meal from brunch through dessert. Since dietary concerns shouldn’t prevent anyone from celebrating, I’ve also included recipes for keto, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets.

Some of these dishes are traditional Irish foods, while others are boozy indulgences or “magically delicious” lucky treats. Yet, I assure you that all of these easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes are so good that they may even inspire you to dance a little!

Traditional Irish Dishes For Your St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Beef Guinness Stew

Irish Beef and Guinness Stew served with Sweet Potato Colcannon
This modern take on a traditional Irish meal features beef and Guinness stew served with colcannon made with sweet potatoes (Photo credit: Savoring Today)

This Guinness Irish beef stew recipe made with Guinness Draught Stout has the rich flavor you expect from braising in dark beer without a hint of bitterness. Pair it with a sweet potato colcannon — a spin on another classic Irish dish! You’ll find both recipes in the linked post. 😉

Make your traditional Irish stew in a festive green Dutch oven!

Boxty

Irish potato pancakes
Traditional Irish boxty (Photo credit: Veggie Desserts)

Boxty is a tasty, fluffy Irish potato cake that is pan-fried like a pancake and usually served at breakfast. This traditional recipe is perfect for starting St. Patrick’s Day with a classic Irish breakfast dish!

Carrot & Parsnip Mash

Mashed carrots and parsnips
Carrot and parsnip mash (Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes)

Carrot and parsnip mash is a traditional Irish side dish, and it’s a sweet, healthy, and creamy mashed veggie alternative to potatoes.

Colcannon

Colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage)
Colcannon (Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic)

This hearty colcannon recipe for Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage combines rich, buttery mashed potatoes and cabbage sautéed with onion for a side dish that is satisfying, nutritious, and delicious.

Dublin Coddle

Dublin Coddle
Dublin coddle (Photo credit: GypsyPlate)

Looking for some authentic Irish fare for your St. Patrick’s Day feast? Look no further than this hearty and cozy Dublin coddle. Loaded with rich and satisfying flavors, this is what you call comfort food!

Irish Apple Cake

Irish apple cake bundt cake sliced and displayed on table with pink vase filled with pink flowers
Irish apple cake (Photo credit: Tin and Thyme)

This Irish apple cake, with a layer of cinnamon-flavored apples baked in the center of a fairly plain cake, is lovely served warm as a pudding with custard or cream and also cold for tea.

Essential Tool: Bundt Cake Mold

Irish Brown Bread

Irish Brown Bread
Irish brown bread (Photo credit: Hungry Enough To Eat Six)

Traditional Irish brown bread is a staple in Ireland and one you should try! Enjoy slices of homemade Irish brown bread with afternoon tea, hot soup, or toasted and buttered as part of a full Irish breakfast.

Irish Soda Bread

Sliced Irish soda bread loaf on white-and-gray granite countertop
Irish soda bread (Photo credit: Nina Kneads to Bake)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a slice of Irish soda bread slathered with orange butter! This super-easy-to-make bread uses baking soda and buttermilk as its leavening agent instead of yeast.

Potato Farls

Traditional Irish potato farls in cast iron pan
Irish potato farls (Photo credit: Veggie Desserts)

This traditional Irish potato farls recipe is so easy and made with just four simple ingredients. Also known as potato bread or cakes, farls are a tasty classic breakfast food from Ireland.

Irish Stew Recipes

Guinness, Beef & Barley Stew

Bowl of beef and barley stew
Beef and barley stew (Photo credit: The Jam Jar Kitchen)

This delicious beef & barley stew consists of stew meat and veggies slowly simmered in beef broth and Guinness accompanied with nutty barley. It’s a hearty and healthy meal for your St. Patrick’s Day dinner.

Instant Pot Irish Lamb Stew

Bowl of Irish lamb stew
Instant Pot Irish lamb stew (Photo credit: Urban Bliss Life)

Instant Pot Irish lamb stew takes the traditional Irish stew and makes it even easier and faster thanks to the electric pressure cooker! Full of hearty vegetables and tender lamb, this is a delicious modern version of the classic.

Stovetop Irish Stew with Lamb and Guinness

Irish stew with lamb and Guinness
Irish stew with lamb and Guinness (Photo credit: Amy Casey Cooks)

A warm and cozy meal to share with family and friends for St. Patrick’s Day is this delicious Irish stew with tender lamb, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, peas, and Guinness beer.

Corned Beef Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned beef and cabbage meal in a white bowl
Corned beef and cabbage (Photo credit: The Wooden Skillet)

This corned beef and cabbage recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a tried-and-true recipe that is easy to make, and the corned beef is so delicious. You can make corned beef and cabbage in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.

Corned Beef Melts

Corned beef melt sandwiches stacked on white plate
Corned beef melts (Photo credit: We are not Martha)

These corned beef melts are the perfect solution to your St. Patrick’s Day leftovers. They’re so delicious that they’ll have you making corned beef just so you can enjoy these sandwiches!

Corned Beef Tacos

Two corned beef tacos
Corned beef tacos (Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Mexican twist! These corned beef tacos are served with a creamy spicy mustard sauce, a simple cabbage carrot slaw, and microgreens.

Reuben Sandwiches

Reuben sandwiches on green plate
Corned beef Reuben sandwiches (Photo credit: Quiche My Grits)

This juicy corned beef Reuben features corned beef braised in dark beer using the low and slow method, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and homemade Russian dressing. It’s a classic Reuben sandwich that tastes like it came from your local deli!

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef with Sauerkraut

Sliced corned beef with sauerkraut and slow cooker in background
Slow-cooker corned beef and sauerkraut (Photo credit: NeighborFood)

Slow-cooker corned beef and kraut are cooked in beer for an ultra-tender, flavorful St. Patrick’s Day meal.

More St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipes

Bangers and Mash

Plate of bangers and mash
Bangers and Mash (Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings)

This classic British dinner is commonly eaten in both British and Irish pubs, but this recipe gives this beloved pub fare even more of an Irish spin with the addition of Guinness. Made in your Instant Pot, this Irish bangers and mash recipe will surely bring the pub experience to your home on St. Patrick’s Day!

Guinness, Beef, and Mushroom Cottage Pie

Guinness and mushroom cottage pie
Guinness-beef-mushroom cottage pie (Photo credit: Butternut & Sage)

There is no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with this rustic Guinness beef and mushroom cottage pie. This puff pastry meat pie is packed full of veggies and tender beef, and it’s simmered in the most delicious Guinness beer gravy.

Sausage and Colcannon Bake

Fork pulling sausage from casserole dish of sausage-and-colcannon bake
Sausage and colcannon bake (Photo credit: Kitchen Sanctuary)

For St Paddy’s Day, layer comfort food atop comfort food and add gravy in this rustic sausage and colcannon bake.

Sheet Pan Cabbage and Sausage

Sheet pan with roasted cabbage and sausage with side dish of lemon wedges
Roasted cabbage-and-sausage sheet-pan meal (Photo credit: Kalyn’s Kitchen)

This cabbage and sausage sheet pan meal features roasted lemon cabbage and pieces of sausage, and it’s perfect to make for an easy St. Patrick’s Day dinner!

Steak and Mushroom Stout Pie

Steak, mushroom and stout pie with a slice missing to show pie filling
Steak and mushroom stout pie (Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker)

This savory steak and mushroom stout pie is filled with tender chunks of steak and vegetables soaked in rich stout gravy. The hearty beef stew is simmered on the stovetop. Then it’s baked between two layers of flaky pie crust until golden.

Vegetable-Beef-Guinness Casserole Topped with Champ

Vegetable Beef Guinness Casserole
Champ-topped vegetable-beef-Guinness casserole (Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic)

This easy recipe for vegetable beef Guinness casserole topped with champ features a hearty and rich stew-like filling with a buttery mashed potato topping. It’s perfect for St. Paddy’s Day, and the leftovers are even better!

Gluten-Free St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Gluten-Free Barmbrack

Loaf of gluten-free Irish barmbrack on wooden cutting board with tea light candles and butter dish in background
Gluten-free barmbrack (Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum)

Gluten-free Irish barmbrack is a dense and chewy tea loaf packed with dried fruit and warm spices. It’s incredibly satisfying and traditionally served toasted and spread with butter alongside a cup of tea. This recipe is vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.

Gluten-Free Irish Nachos Topped With Corned Beef

Gluten-free Irish nachos topped with corned beef plated around dipping sauce
Gluten-free Irish nachos topped with corned beef (Photo credit: Gluten Free Homestead)

On St. Patrick’s Day, a plate of gluten-free Irish nachos —  made with crispy potatoes topped with cheese and corned beef — is a fun and tasty appetizer to serve party guests.

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

Gluten-free Irish soda bread slices on white-and-gray countertop
Gluten-free Irish soda bread (Photo credit: What the Fork)

This gluten-free Irish soda bread is the perfect side to your St. Patrick’s Day meal. This recipe includes directions for a dairy-free option, which would also make it vegan.

Keto St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Keto Cauliflower Colcannon

Keto cauliflower colcannon
Keto colcannon made with mashed cauliflower (Photo credit: Heath Starts in the Kitchen)

This keto colcannon will be your new go-to replacement for mashed potatoes. The creamy and delicious mashed cauliflower with a surprise addition of kale and olive oil is perfect for St Patrick’s Day.

Pressure-Cooker Keto Corned Beef Brisket

Corned beef brisket
Pressure-cooked keto corned beef brisket (Photo credit: Health Starts in the Kitchen)

You don’t need to have Irish roots to appreciate celebrating the arrival of spring and St. Paddy’s Day with a tender and juicy keto corned beef brisket! This recipe is made in your pressure cooker to reduce cooking time.

Pressure-Cooker Keto Creamy Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup

Pressure-cooker keto corned beef and cabbage soup served in green ombre clover-shaped Le Creuset cocettes
Instant Pot keto creamy corned beef and cabbage soup (Photo credit: Health Starts in the Kitchen)

This Instant Pot keto creamy corned beef soup is chock full of corned beef and cabbage flavor, swimming in a bowl of creamy deliciousness with only 5g net carbs per serving. This soup is quick to make in your pressure cooker, and it’s low-carb, gluten-free & grain-free, too!

Serve your St. Patrick’s Day soup in a green Le Creuset mini cocotte!

Vegetarian & Vegan St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Guinness & Veggie Cobbler

Guinness veggie cobbler
Savory Guinness & veggie cobbler (Photo credit: The Kitchen Prep)

This savory Guinness and veggie cobbler features cheesy drop biscuits baked atop a veggie filling with Guinness gravy. It’s a fun and easy recipe for a vegetarian one-pan meal on St. Patrick’s Day!

Vegan Corned Beef and Cabbage

Vegan "corned beef" tofu with carrots and cabbage in white setting
Vegan tofu “corned beef” and cabbage (Photo credit: Health My Lifestyle)

Perfect for a plant-based St. Patrick’s Day meal, this easy recipe uses tofu to make vegan corned beef and cabbage.

Related: 7 Health Benefits of Tofu

Vegan Irish Soda Bread

Vegan Irish soda bread with raisins in a rustic setting
Vegan Irish soda bread (Photo credit: Make It Dairy Free)

This vegan Irish soda bread is a plant-based alternative to the traditional Irish recipe for St. Patrick’s Day.

Vegan Irish Vegetable Stew

Overhead shot of vegan Irish stew in pot and in serving bowl alongside Irish soda bread
Vegan Irish vegetable stew (Photo credit: CookEatLiveLove)

This easy traditional Irish stew with potatoes, carrots, onions, and mushrooms in a light broth base uses just a handful of ingredients to cook up into a hearty and tasty soup.

Vegan Shamrock Shake

Green vegan "shamrock" milkshakes with dairy-free chocolate chips
Vegan shamrock shakes (Photo credit: Health My Lifestyle)

This vegan shamrock shake is irresistibly delicious with no added sugars for a healthy twist. Plus, it’s sweet and minty — just the way a shamrock shake should be!

Vegetarian Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Portion of vegetarian lentil shepherd's pie on a white plate with a fork and pan with remaining shepherd's pie in the background
Vegetarian lentil shepherd’s pie (Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes)

This vegetarian lentil shepherd’s pie recipe is a cozy comfort-food dinner with the delicious rich flavor of a traditional cottage pie but stars lentils instead of meat! It is both lower in fat and calories than regular shepherd’s pie, and it is filled with a variety of hearty veggies including mushrooms, butternut squash, and Swiss chard to make it nutritious yet filling.

St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Ideas

Black Velvet Cocktail

Black Velvet cocktail of Guinness and Champagne
Black Velvet cocktails (Photo credit: Cup of Zest)

The black velvet cocktail is a classy option for Saint Patrick’s Day brunch. Made with the unlikely combination of Guinness beer and champagne, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the rich and bubbly flavors!

Corned Beef Hash with Shirred Eggs

Close-up of corned beef hash skillet with shirred egg
Corned beef hash with shirred egg (Photo credit: Grits and Gouda)

Corned beef hash with shirred eggs is made from corned beef easily made in your Instant Pot and roasted potatoes for a savory St. Patrick’s Day breakfast!

Corned Beef Potato Pancakes

Stack of Irish corned beef potato pancakes on plate with more on cooking rack in background
Corned beef potato pancakes (Photo credit: The Forked Spoon)

A fun twist on simple potato pancakes, these Irish corned beef potato pancakes are the perfect way to start St. Paddy’s Day or to use up leftovers the following day.

The “Four Leaf Clover” Mimosa

Green mimosa in gold-rimmed coupe glass with lemon and cucumber garnish
The “Four Leaf Clover” mimosa (Photo credit: She Keeps a Lovely Home)

This St. Patrick’s Day cocktail is naturally colored with mint, cucumber, ginger, and green apple. It doesn’t contain food coloring, just exquisite, natural ingredients that turn your brunch mimosa an enchanting emerald green.

Serve your St. Patrick’s Day mimosas in gold-rimmed coupe glasses!

Green Mimosas

Four green mimosas in stemless champagne flutes with striped straws
Green mimosas (Photo credit: Trop Rockin)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all day by starting with these irresistibly delicious green mimosas. Simply take your regular mimosas and kick them up a notch with Blue Curacao to get this gorgeous green color.

Guinness Bloody Mary

Guinness Bloody Mary
Guinness Bloody Mary (Photo credit: Bloody Mary Obsessed)

If a green mimosa is not your style, try a savory and spicy Bloody Mary! This Guinness Bloody Mary recipe may even make you do a little Irish jig.

Irish Apple Cream Scones

Irish apple scone
Irish apple cream scones (Photo credit: One Hot Oven)

Always a favorite at breakfast, these Irish apple cream scones are a traditional Irish recipe using simple ingredients.

Irish Coffee

Irish coffee
Irish coffee (Photo credit: The Gay Globetrotter)

Irish coffee is made with Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and coffee then topped with foamed cream for a delicious adult beverage that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day brunch!

Lucky Charms Pancakes

Stack of Lucky Charms pancakes topped with white chocolate "syrup" and green sprinkles
Lucky Charms pancakes (Photo credit: Fantabulosity)

These Lucky Charms pancakes are magically delicious to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day brunch!

Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash

Sweet potato corned beef hash topped with eggs
Sweet potato corned beef hash (Photo credit: Katie’s Cucina)

Sweet potato corned beef hash is a delicious way to use corned beef brisket with a unique twist. By adding a mix of boiled white potatoes and sweet potatoes it gives this classic breakfast dish a whole new level of flavor.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Appetizers

Carrot Top Pesto Hummus

Carrot-top pesto hummus in a bowl with carrots in background
Carrot-top pesto hummus (Photo credit: The Almond Eater)

Like Chicago tints its river and bars color their lagers, turn your hummus green this St. Patrick’s Day! This carrot-top pesto hummus is the best of both worlds: a delicious combination of pesto and hummus. Plus, it’s a great way to use up the entire carrot.

Corned Beef and Hash Brown Sliders

Corned beef sliders with hash browns stacked on white plate
Corned beef and hash brown sliders (Photo credit: Carolyn’s Cooking)

These corned beef sliders are the perfect party food, and your guests will love the unexpected addition of hash browns!

Guinness Bread

Guinness bread loaf with two slices next to Guinness beer bottle and small dish containing pats of butter
Guinness bread (Photo credit: Platings and Pairings)

Guinness bread is easy to make and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish stout helps the bread rise without yeast so there’s no waiting before baking. It also lends a nutty flavor to this lightly sweet bread.

Hot Reuben Dip

Baked Reuben dip in white baking dish and scooped onto baguette slices
Hot Reuben dip appetizer (Photo credit: Katie’s Cucina)

This hot Reuben dip recipe has all the flavors of a Reuben sandwich without the bread. A mix of corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian sauce, and Swiss cheese bakes until bubbly. Use toasted baguette slices or bagel chips to dip, and enjoy!

Irish Nachos

Irish nachos
Irish nachos (Photo credit: Platings and Pairings)

This Irish potato nachos recipe is always a hit! Made with thin-sliced potatoes that are topped with cheese, bacon, pico de Gallo, and sour cream, these Irish pub nachos are a perfect appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

Paddy Pockets

Paddy Pockets of sharmrock-shaped filled hand pies served with a pint of Guinness stout beer
Paddy Pockets (Photo credit: The Kitchen Prep)

These easy, festive St. Patrick’s Day appetizers will outshine the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Shamrock-shaped “hot pockets” stuffed with your favorite fillings are a perfect addition to your March menus. Try these Paddy Pockets stuffed with Irish cheddar and spinach!

Must-Have Tool: Shamrock Cookie Cutter

Pull-Apart Reuben Bread

Reuben pull-apart bread with dipping sauce
Pull-apart Reuben bread with dipping sauce (Photo credit: NeighborFood)

Reuben pull-apart bread is stuffed with corned beef and gobs of Swiss cheese. It’s super fun St. Patrick’s Day party food that is perfect for dunking!

Reuben-Topped Irish Nachos

Plate of Reuben-topped nachos with dipping sauce and serving utensil on the side
Reuben-topped Irish nachos (Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens)

For these Reuben-topped Irish nachos, swap in potatoes for tortilla chips, and then get even more full-on Irish-y with all the toppings with the ever-popular flavors of a Reuben sandwich. Easy to make and seriously delicious, this is a fun Saint Patrick’s Day appetizer everyone will love!

St. Patrick’s Day Snack Board

St. Patrick's Day snack board with rainbow-and-pot-of-gold mosaic made from fruits, veggies, and. other healthy vegan foods
Healthy vegan St. Patrick’s Day snack board (Photo credit: Eating by Elaine)

This no-fuss, super green, and festive St. Patrick’s Day snack board is a fun way to fill up with all the good stuff! This vegan collection of snacks proves green food can be fun! It is both adult and kid-friendly, too.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Sides

Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes and Cabbage

Bowl of roasted red potatoes and cabbage with black background
Crispy roasted red potatoes and cabbage (Photo credit: Healthy World Cuisine Magazine)

Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day with crispy roasted red potatoes and cabbage. It’s a quick and easy one-pan recipe made with crispy bacon, sweet onions, seasonings, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Fried cabbage with bacon
Fried cabbage with bacon (Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo)

This fried cabbage is cooked to tender perfection with bacon and onions. It’s a super easy, low-carb side dish perfect for St. Patrick’s Day dinner!

Guinness Brown Bread

Flat lay of scalloped dish plated with two slices of Guinness brown bread topped pats of butter next to Guinness beer can flat lay
Guinness brown bread (Photo credit: Urban Bliss Life)

This Guinness brown bread is perfect on its own with some Irish butter. It’s also delicious when dipped into some Irish stew! It’s rich, hearty, and so easy to make.

Pressure-Cooker Cabbage

Instant Pot Cabbage
Instant Pot cabbage (Photo credit: Clean Eating Kitchen)

This Instant Pot cabbage recipe is so easy. It goes with almost everything and is super fast to make. This is a great dish to serve on St. Patrick’s Day or any day.

Must-have Equipment: Instant Pot

Roasted Green Cabbage with Green Tahini Sauce

roasted green cabbage with green tahini sauce
Roasted green cabbage with green tahini sauce (Photo credit: Eating by Elaine)

Roasted green cabbage with green tahini sauce is an easy recipe for incorporating cabbage in a flavorful way on St. Patrick’s Day. The cabbage leaves get a roasted, crunchy outside with a soft and tender inside. It’s perfectly seasoned and so filling!

Boozy St. Patrick’s Day Drinks

Guinness Float

Guinness floats served in ice-cream glasses with green-and-white straws
Guinness floats (Photo credit: Katie’s Cucina)

Make yourself a delicious Guinness float that consists of just two ingredients: dark stout Guinness beer and vanilla ice cream! This adult float is sure to make your St. Patrick’s Day dinner complete.

Guinness Punch

Guinness Punch
Guinness punch (Photo credit: Sims Home Kitchen)

Bring a bit of the Caribbean to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Guinness punch! This delicious punch is sweet, smooth, thick, and creamy with a distinct bitter Guinness flavor. On St. Patrick’s Day, you can make this crowd-pleasing Caribbean cocktail in 5 minutes to serve at your gathering.

Irish Hot Chocolate

Irish hot chocolate in clear mug with Baileys Irish Cream and Jameson Irish Whiskey bottles in background
Irish hot chocolate (Photo credit: Trop Rockin)

Irish hot chocolate is a comforting mug of hot chocolate spiked with Baileys Irish Cream and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Add in chocolate chunks for the ultimate creamy and chocolatey St. Patrick’s Day cocktail!

Irish Whiskey Shamrock Margarita

Green "shamrock" margaritas in stemless martini glasses with Irish whiskey bottle in background
Irish whiskey shamrock margaritas (Photo credit: Savored Sips)

Looking for a fun green drink to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day party? This Irish whiskey margarita is perfect. Just like St. Patrick’s Day is a uniquely American take on an Irish holiday, so is this margarita a uniquely American take on an Irish whiskey cocktail.

Related: 70+ Flavored Margarita Recipes

Boozy & Easy St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

Baileys Chocolate Mousse

Baileys chocolate mousse desserts
Baileys chocolate mousse (Photo credit: Supergolden Bakes)

Baileys chocolate mousse is insanely delicious, and it requires only a handful of ingredients. Perfect for when you want to impress guests on St. Patrick’s Day!

Baileys Chocolate Pudding

Baileys chocolate pudding in individual serving cups
Baileys chocolate pudding (Photo credit: What the Fork)

This Baileys chocolate pudding is a great dessert to serve on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate for the ultimate creamy, boozy, and satisfying chocolate dessert.

Baileys Hot Fudge Sundae

Baileys Irish Cream ice cream topped with Baileys hot fudge sauce
Baileys ice cream with Baileys hot fudge sauce (Photo credit: We are not Martha)

This Baileys ice cream is sure to make everyone happy on St. Patrick’s Day, especially if you serve it topped with Baileys hot fudge sauce! Both the ice cream and the fudge sauce are easy to make and packed with Baileys Irish Cream.

Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet with Salted Caramel Whiskey Sauce

Baileys Irish Cream chocolate-chip cookie skillet topped with salted caramel whiskey sauce
Baileys Irish Cream chocolate chip cookie skillet topped with salted caramel whiskey sauce (Photo credit: Butternut & Sage)

This ooey-gooey chocolate chip skillet cookie is spiked with Baileys Irish cream and then topped with the most incredible salted caramel whiskey sauce. This is the ultimate Baileys Irish cream cookie skillet that is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day — or anytime you need an over-the-top indulgent treat!

Baileys Irish Cream Dip

Bailey's Irish Cream Dessert Dip
Bailey’s Irish Cream dessert dip (Photo credit: Dip Recipe Creations)

An easy, boozy dessert for St. Patrick’s Day is Baileys Irish Cream dip. Your guests will go crazy over this sweet and festive dessert dip!

Baileys Irish Cream Parfait

St. Patrick's Day desserts of Irish cream parfaits topped with green shamrocks in lime green setting
Baileys Irish Cream parfaits (Photo credit: Swirls of Flavor)

This Baileys Irish Cream parfait recipe is an easy dessert recipe combining Irish Cream, pudding, and cake. Our no-bake parfait recipe comes together in a matter of minutes and will be the perfect ending to your day of celebrating all that is Irish!

Boozy Baileys Chocolate Pudding Trifle

Baileys chocolate pudding trifle
Boozy Baileys chocolate pudding trifle (Photo credit: Carve Your Craving)

This boozy Baileys chocolate pudding trifle won’t get you tipsy, but you will definitely have a good time at the party! It features layers of homemade rich chocolate coffee cake, Irish cream chocolate pudding, and delicate whipped cream. Topped with an extra shot of Bailey’s! Non-alcoholic options are provided in the linked post.

Dark Chocolate Guinness Brownies

Stack of three Guinness brownies with espresso Guinness buttercream on cooling rack next to Guinness beer can
Guinness brownies with espresso Guinness buttercream frosting (Photo credit: The Gay Globetrotter)

Guinness brownies are oh-so decadent and filled with dark chocolate, stout, and espresso flavors. They’re topped with a rich espresso Guinness buttercream for the perfect, cakey brownies!

Irish Coffee Chocolate Cakes

Irish coffee chocolate cakes
St. Patrick’s Day dessert: Irish coffee chocolate cakes (Photo credit: The Kitchen Prep)

Irish coffee chocolate cakes are whiskey-infused chocolate mini cakes layered with sweet, boozy whipped cream. This beverage-inspired dessert is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!

Irish Coffee Milkshake Shooters

Irish Coffee milkshake shooters
Irish coffee milkshake shooters (Photo credit: Culinary Ginger)

Irish coffee milkshake shooters are easy, fun, and grown-up individual desserts perfect for entertaining on St Patrick’s Day. In these shooters, Irish cream liqueur is blended with coffee ice cream and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Irish Coffee Mousse

Irish coffee mousse desserts lined up on green plaid towel
Irish coffee mousse (Photo credit: 2 Cookin Mamas)

Irish coffee mousse is a creamy, boozy adult dessert that’s simple to make starting with a chocolate pudding mix, a touch of coffee, and, of course, Irish whiskey!

Irish Porter Cake

Irish Porter Cake
Irish porter cake (Photo credit: Farmersgirl Kitchen)

Irish porter cake is a delicious and easy-to-make boiled fruit cake made with Irish Porter or Stout.

No-Bake Baileys Cheesecake

Slice of no-bake Baileys cheesecake on blue plate with remaining cheesecake atop glass cake platter in background
No-bake Baileys cheesecake (Photo credit: Waiting for Blancmange)

Easy to make and boozy, Baileys no-bake cheesecake is the perfect dessert for St Patrick’s Day with Baileys Irish Cream chocolate ganache on top!

Shamrock Irish Cream Dessert Shots

Green St. Patrick's Day dessert shooters with brownie bites and Baileys Irish Cream
St. Patrick’s Day Irish cream dessert shooters (Photo credit: Food Meanderings)

These shamrock Irish cream dessert shots can be made in 15 minutes, with or without alcohol — making them the perfect fast and easy green dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. These mini desserts are made with two-bite brownies, pudding, and Baileys Irish Cream, but you can indulge guilt-free because they are miniature. 😉

St. Patrick’s Day Pudding Shots

Green St Patrick's Day pudding shots
St. Patrick’s Day pudding shots (Photo credit: The Short Order Cook)

For a boozy treat that is part dessert and part cocktail, these pudding shots are just the thing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The green pistachio pudding with Irish cream is the perfect festive combination for the holiday.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treats for Kids

Chocolate-Covered Shamrock Pretzels

Green shamrock-shaped chocolate-covered pretzel
Shamrock pretzel (Photo credit: Keep calm and eat ice cream)

These shamrock pretzels are super cute and so easy to make with just three ingredients. They are the perfect shamrock candies to make with kids for St Patrick’s Day!

“Irish Potato” Candy

Potato candy
“Irish Potato” candy (Photo credit: Brooklyn Farm Girl)

Homemade potato candy is easy to make and delicious! This old-fashioned candy looks just like potatoes and is a common treat served in Pennsylvania Dutch Country and a must for St. Patrick’s Day. Though some Amish recipes actually call for potato, this recipe uses cream cheese and powdered sugar.

Leprechaun Gnome Treats

Leprechaun gnome treats
Leprechaun gnome treats (Photo credit: Conservamom)

These adorable and delicious leprechaun gnome treats will be a huge hit for big and little kids on St.Patrick’s Day!

Lucky Charm Cookies

Lucky Charm Cookies stacked on a plate
Lucky Charm cookies (Photo credit: Lemons + Zest)

Your favorite parts of Lucky Charms — the marshmallows — are packed into these festive cookies for all the rainbow fun. These lucky charm cookies are fun and easy to whip up and full of marshmallows and white chocolate chips. No doubt they are “magically delicious”!

Lucky Charm Treats

Lucky Charms Treats
Lucky charm treats (Photo credit: Cuts and Crumbles)

These lucky charm treats are a tasty twist on an old favorite. This fun, simple dessert is perfect for kiddos (and adults feeling nostalgia for this childhood favorite cereal) on St. Patrick’s Day.

Lucky Charms Rice Krispies Treats

Lucky Charms Rice Krispies treats on white plate with bowl of Lucky Charms cereal in background
Lucky Charms Rice Krispies treats (Photo credit: Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog)

Lucky Charms Rice Krispies treats are made with both Lucky Charms and Rice Krispies cereals for the perfect combo. These marshmallow treats take 15 minutes to make and have marshmallows in every bite!

Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats

Rainbow Rice Krispies treats
Rainbow rice krispie treats (Photo credit: Trop Rockin)

Fun and festive, these rainbow rice krispie treats are always a hit on St. Patrick’s Day. Made with crispy cereal and buttery marshmallows, these treats are easy-to-make snacks for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Rainbow Sugar Cookies

Rainbow pinwheel sugar cookies
Rainbow sugar cookies (Photo credit: Trop Rockin)

Rainbow sugar cookies are an easy, sweet dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. These cookies are slightly crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Also, they make for a gorgeous display with all the colors of the rainbow!

Shamrock Pretzels

Pretzel shamrocks with green M&M candies
Shamrock pretzels (Photo credit: Lauren Kelly Nutrition)

Simple to make with just three basic ingredients, these shamrock pretzels will be ready in under 15 minutes and are easy enough to make with the little ones!

Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats

Green shamrock-shaped Rice Krispies treats on a plate
Shamrock rice krispie treats (Photo credit: Emily Fabulous)

These shamrock rice krispie treats are easy to make for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Both kids and adults will love to decorate and eat them. These green desserts are perfect for a school treat, the office, or a party!

St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Green Shakes

St. Patrick's Day lucky green milkshakes with Lucky Charms cereal
St. Patrick’s Day lucky green milkshakes (Photo credit: Hungry Enough To Eat Six)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this delicious green milkshake, topped with green sprinkles and Lucky Charms marshmallows. This is a fun St. Patrick’s Day milkshake recipe to make with kids, too!

Which of these easy recipes for St. Patrick’s Day will you try?

St. Patrick’s Day traditionally observes the Patron Saint of Ireland’s death on March 17, but today the holiday is also a global celebration of Irish culture.

Attending parades, dressing in green clothing, and decorating with shamrocks are a few ways we celebrate, but no St. Patrick’s Day would be complete without food and drinks.

Whether traditional, green, or boozy, these 89 recipes for St. Patrick’s Day foods and drinks will hopefully make your day luckier than finding a leprechaun’s pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

If you try one of these recipes for St. Patrick’s Day, please share your experience by leaving me a comment. I’d love to hear which recipe you made!

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Erin Klema
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Categories: RecipesTags: Irish Food, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick's Day Recipes

About Erin Klema

Erin Klema is the founder and editor of The Epicurean Traveler, combining her journalism background with her passion for culinary travel. When she isn't exploring the world through unique, local culinary experiences, she enjoys cooking with her husband, planning her next trip, and reading or watching a good rom com.

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  1. Lynda J Klema

    March 18, 2022 at 11:51 am

    So many great ideas…amazing roundup of recipes to try. I have an eye on a few for sure. Thanks to you and your blogging communities for all the wonderful suggestions. Have created a new Pinterest board just for Ireland and added this post to it

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  2. Barbara Bianchi

    March 17, 2022 at 1:30 pm

    Super collection of recipes! Thanks so much for including my Irish nachos topped with corned beef. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Erin.

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    • erinklema

      March 17, 2022 at 4:50 pm

      Your Irish nachos topped with corned beef sound so delicious! I hope you are having a happy St. Patrick’s Day, Barbara!

      Reply
  3. Kristen Wood

    March 16, 2022 at 12:40 pm

    Thanks so much for including my Gluten-Free Barmbrack! This is such a wonderful collection. Will share. 🙂

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    • erinklema

      March 17, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you for being a part of this roundup, Kristen! Have a happy St. Patrick’s Day, too! ☘️

      Reply

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