March 16, 2010
Need an idea for a quick and easy, green and glowing cocktail for St. Patty's Day? If so, I think you'll like this one. It's super quick and easy and looks really festive served up in a nice martini glass. This cocktail is a little on the sweet side for me but it's always the hit of the party.
I've got just a teeny, tiny bit of Irish in the blood so maybe that's part of the reason why I enjoy putting on a fun-filled St. Patty's Day Party every year. SirHoney got the Irish genes from both his dad and mom so he's a little more fond of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes than I am, but I'll pacify him on this one day. I actually get to take a break from hosting the party this year.
One of my good friends is hosting the “shindig” at her house and she always throws a great party so I'll have to make a conscious effort to “behave” since it falls on a work night this year. I don't want to wake up Thursday morning with the “Glowing Gecko Cocktail” flu! (That could get ugly!)
I mentioned this cocktail last year when I talked about St. Patty's Day Party ideas and I've served the original Glowing Gecko recipe at a couple of my parties but I decided to adapt the recipe a bit this year. I'll be taking all the ‘fixins' to my neighbor's house so we can make this new version tomorrow night.
I'm not a big fan of rum and most of our friends aren't rum drinkers either, so I eliminated the rum. And since we all know that Sweet & Sour mix is loaded with calories, I eliminated that also. Here's my adapted concoction.
Glowing Gecko
(adapted from RecipeZaar)
2 oz. vodka
2 oz. Midori melon liqueur
1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice or Rose's lime juice
1 oz. club soda
Combine first three ingredients with ice in a shaker. Shake and strain. Serve either straight up or over ice in a martini glass. Pour in club soda and garnish with lime.
Have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!
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March 16, 20109:44 am
What a pretty cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day! Actually, I’d be happy with this at any cocktail hour.
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March 16, 20109:49 am
Fun drink!
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March 16, 201011:23 am
This is such a beautiful drink and so festive!! Happy St. Patty’s day to you guys too 🙂
Thanks for your super sweet and encouraging words the other day at FFC 🙂
March 16, 20103:03 pm
fun name for a fun drink, and i really like your adaptations to it (although i suspect the rum would find its way into my drink pretty quickly). happy ireland day to you!
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March 16, 20103:28 pm
I remember aking it last year, I think I posted it too…thanks for the inspire!
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March 17, 201010:26 am
Thanks for stopping by Cookin’ Canuck! You’re right, if you like Midori, this cocktail would be nice at any Happy Hour! 🙂
March 17, 201010:28 am
Hi Maria,
Yes, it’s a fun, festive drink! I hope you try it.
March 17, 201010:29 am
Happy St. Patty’s Day to you too, Marla!
And, you’re welcome! I’m enjoying reading Family Fresh Cooking! 🙂
March 17, 201010:30 am
Hi Grace,
Happy St. Patty’s Day to you too! I do prefer the club soda over the sweet and sour mix.
I guess since we are 1/4 Irish, we’ll be doing some celebrating this evening! 🙂
March 17, 201010:34 am
Hi Noble Pig,
I don’t think I would make this all the time, but it’s certainly festive for St. Patty’s Day! Always the hit of the party! 🙂