St Patricks Green Beverage (Print Version)
A lively green drink with citrus and mint notes, ideal for festive gatherings and all ages.
# What You Need:
→ Mock Beer Base
01 - 4 cups lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7UP, chilled)
02 - 1 cup non-alcoholic ginger beer (chilled)
→ Color & Flavor
03 - 1/4 teaspoon natural green food coloring (liquid or gel, more as needed)
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Garnish (optional)
05 - 4 lime wheels or wedges
06 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Directions:
01 - In a large pitcher, combine the lemon-lime soda and non-alcoholic ginger beer.
02 - Add the green food coloring and lime juice. Stir gently until the color is evenly distributed.
03 - Taste and adjust the lime juice or coloring as desired.
04 - Fill four pint glasses with ice (optional), then pour the mocktail evenly into each glass. Garnish with lime wheels and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The ginger beer adds just enough bite to feel sophisticated while keeping it completely family-friendly
- You can adjust everything from sweetness to color intensity, making it foolproof for picky crowds
02 -
- Stirring too aggressively will flatten your carbonation, so use a gentle folding motion instead
- The color continues developing as it sits, so stop adding coloring a shade before you think it's perfect
03 -
- Work over a white towel or surface when adding coloring so you can see the true color develop
- The natural spinach method tastes like nothing but looks infinitely more impressive than food coloring