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Cocktail History
The Drunken Leprechaun is a St. Patrick’s Day cocktail that was created by Rebecca Hubbel and was first published on her blog Sugar & Soul. The recipe was made as an Irish-inspired variation of the Screwdriver that uses blended Irish whiskey as the base spirit instead of vodka and adds blue curaçao to the mix to turn the recipe bright green. This version also includes Green Chartreuse for a bit more complexity.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Orange Juice: This is the liquid juice of an orange. I used freshly squeezed orange juice.
Irish Whiskey: This is a type of whiskey made in Ireland made with unmalted or malted barley, cereal grains, spices, and water. I used Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey.
Blue Curaçao: This is a liqueur made with oranges, sugar, spices, blue food coloring, and alcohol. I used DeKuyper Blue Curaçao Liqueur.
Green Chartreuse: This is a liqueur made in France with over a hundred herbs and plants, spices, sugar, and alcohol.
Orange Wedge: This is a slice of an orange that has been cut into a half wheel shape.
Cherry: This is a fruit that has been soaked in rich syrup.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
Cocktail Pick: This is used to hold the garnish. I used one from the I-MART Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick Set.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Eye-catching light green color
• Aroma: Citrus and whiskey spice
• Taste: Orange-heavy flavor with a strong whiskey backbone
• Finish: Slight herbal notes and more citrus tang
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “This recipe is a little kitschier than I usually like my drinks to be, but even with its somewhat silly green color, I’ll admit the Drunken Leprechaun quite tasty. My addition of Green Chartreuse takes the flavor from orange juice with a hint of whiskey to a delightfully herbal and citrusy ride. Given that it’s essentially just a Screwdriver, this would be great for a St. Paddy’s Day brunch or afternoon party with friends who usually prefer simple drinks.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Sugar & Soul, an online food and beverage publication.
Drunken Leprechaun
The Drunken Leprechaun is a St. Patrick’s Day cocktail that was created by Rebecca Hubbel and was first published on her blog Sugar & Soul. The recipe was made as an Irish-inspired variation of the Screwdriver that uses blended Irish whiskey as the base spirit instead of vodka and adds blue curaçao to the mix to turn the recipe bright green. Our version also includes Green Chartreuse for a bit more complexity.
Ingredients
Method
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Add orange juice, whiskey, blue curaçao, Green Chartreuse, and cubed ice to a highball glass.
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Stir for 5-10 seconds.
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Garnish with orange wedge and cherry.
