St. Patrick’s Day is one of those fun bonus holidays where really anything goes. But the beverages do NOT have to be just Guinness and Bailey’s. Kids (and adults) would love to wake up to a festive green drink on St. Patrick’s Day.
“Mocktails” are the perfect solution because then everyone can enjoy them at any time of day.
If you’re planning a family friendly St Patrick’s Day party, it’s always fun to have a themed beverage to go along with the menu. This St. Patrick’s Day “mocktail” is just the thing. It tastes light and refreshing, with just the right amount of zing. The secret ingredient is frozen limeade concentrate. Just adding a small amount (as little as a teaspoon per serving) gives a flavor punch to ordinary lemon lime soda. Make it festive with a lime candy garnish and a tiny drop of green food coloring.
Slainte!
St. Patrick's Day Mocktail
Course:
beverage
Cuisine:
Irish
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 Can of Limeade Frozen Concentrate
- 1 2 L bottle of Lemon-Lime Soda
- 1 drop liquid green food coloring
- Jelly Lime Candy for Garnish
Instructions
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In each glass, add 1 teaspoon of the frozen concentrate (straight from the freezer - don't thaw it first).
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Fill the rest of the glass with the lemon lime soda, and add 1 drop of green food coloring.
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Garnish as desired.
Apryl says
Has anybody ever made this as a large batch; like to serve in a punch bowl? I’m wondering what the ratio of soda to frozen concentrate would be. I will be serving about 70 people. Any help is much appreciated!
Kelli Miller says
This recipe makes approximately 10 servings, so I would just multiply everything by 7 🙂
Jill says
This sounds yummy!
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Jill says
This sounds fantastic! Pinning it!
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Jennifer Johnson says
This is making me thirsty! It would be cute to put those rainbow candy strips on them too.
Lily says
i wonder if you could do it with a different flavor concentrate like cherry and use red or pink food coloring i dont know if that would work but i will try it and see! 🙂
Kelli says
I am sure it would be just as yummy 🙂
Susie @Bowdabra says
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Jeni says
I love this recipe! You rarely see mocktail recipes for St.Patrick’s Day!
Esther Irish (@LaughWithUsBlog) says
How fun is that!!! I usually just do green sprite, but this looks like a blast! My kids would love it!
TidyMom says
perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
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Miz Helen says
Hi Kelli,
Thanks for giving us a great Mocktail to enjoy! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Joyce says
I spotted this at Diana’s patry and had to run right over! After a crazy day with 3 grandkids I mistakenly thought it might contain alcohol – even though it did say “MOCKtail”! Anyways, wow! This looks so cool and refreshing! Have the frozen stuff on my shopping list – thanks!
Kelli says
ROTFL! You could add a bit of jose cuervo to it for yourself 😉
Tara (@ www.movie-bites.com) says
Oooooh, I’ll definitely do this for my family on St. Patrick’s Day. Thanks for the recipe!
Kelli says
Yeppers – it is yum yum! You will have to let me know if your family agrees 🙂
Megan says
Sounds and looks delicious. Thanks for sharing this…I’m going to pin it. 🙂 Found you at Skip to My Lou’s party.
Kelli says
Thanks Megan! I hope you try it and let me know what y’all think, too 🙂
Liz says
Cute idea for St. Patty’s Day! I’m a huge fan of limeade…so I know this must taste wonderful!
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Crystal & Co says
Oh, that looks so tasty!