Happy St. Patricks Day!
St. Patrick's Day is a widely celebrated holiday, particularly in Ireland and the United States.
The celebration is known for its lively parades, abundant green attire, and wildly festive atmosphere, but do you know what the significance of shamrocks and the colour green is on this day?
The shamrock is a three-leaf clover that has become an iconic symbol of St. Patrick's Day.
According to legend, Saint Patrick used the Shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the people of Ireland. Each leaf represented one aspect of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
From this association, the shamrock became a powerful symbol of Irish identity and representation of Saint Patrick's teachings.
Green is the colour of the Emerald Isle, the lush green landscape that is so emblematic of Ireland. On St. Patrick's Day, people wear green to celebrate their Irish heritage and to bring good luck.
One theory suggests that wearing green on St. Patrick's Day makes you invisible to leprechauns, who are known for their mischievous pranks.
Legend says that if you're not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, the leprechauns will be able to see you and may pinch you!
St. Patrick's Day was originally a religious holiday, celebrating the patron saint of Ireland. But over time, it has evolved into a cultural celebration of Irish identity and heritage.
Whether you're Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is a fun and festive day to celebrate. So put on your green and grab a shamrock, let's raise a glass to Saint Patrick and all things Irish!
To celebrate this fun holiday, we are sharing our creamy and delicious recipe for a Shamrock Shooter!🍀
This quick drink is sweet, creamy and on theme with green Creme de Menthe, making it a decadently fresh break to cut through all the Irish Whiskey and Guinness on the most Irish day of the year!
The bright green colour, without any additives or food colouring, is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the holiday!
Ingredients
2 Servings
1 1/4 oz creme de menthe
1 1/4 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz Heavy cream
Garnish: Whipped cream
Garnish: Cocoa Powder or Mint Chocolate
Method
Duration: 3 minutes
Rim the shot glasses with an even layer of chocolate syrup.
Add some ice into a cocktail shaker.
Add the Creme de Menthe, Vanilla Vodka and Heavy Cream into the shaker and shake for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is a little frothy at the top and chilled through.
Strain the liquid into the two chocolate rimmed shot glasses.
Garnish with whipped cream and a dash of cocoa powder or a piece of mint chocolate, if desired.
Notes & Alternative Options:
For a dairy-free shooter, substitute the dairy-based cream with lactose-free, coconut or oat cream.
For a dairy-free whipped topping, pick up or whip up coconut cream or lactose-free whipping cream.
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Written by EMM Creative Arts Co. - 03.14.2023
EMM Creative Arts Co. (c)
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