5 Most Popular St. Patrick’s Day Vodka Cocktails to Sham-ROCK Your Party

What Are the Most Popular St. Patrick’s Day Vodka Cocktails?

The most popular St. Patrick’s Day Vodka Cocktails are a bit of a subjective affair, I’ll admit. So here are mine. I’ve celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with flair—think emerald linens on the table, a céilí playlist humming, and friends gathered for a toast under the soft glow of March evenings. This year, I’m raising the bar with St. Patrick’s Day vodka cocktails featuring Felene Vodka. These five recipes marry sophistication with Irish spirit, perfect for a thoughtful nod to the holiday. I’m spilling every detail—ingredients, steps, even ABV and calories—so let’s mix up something unforgettable!

Samuel Becket Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Roots of the Kelly Clan – A Personal Irish Tale

Hey, I’m Timothy Kelly, quite the Irish son, and digging into my Kelly roots feels like unearthing a treasure chest. The Kelly name—Ó Ceallaigh in Gaelic—springs from “descendant of Ceallach,” a moniker tied to “warrior” or “bright-headed.” My clan’s story stretches back centuries, splintered across Ireland like shamrocks in a field. The big players? The O’Kellys of Uí Maine, a powerhouse in Galway and Roscommon. Their chief, Tadhg Mór Ó Ceallaigh, strutted into history at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, swinging for High King Brian Boru against Viking raiders. He fell, but not before avenging Boru—talk about a family legend!

Then there’s the Kellys of Brega in Meath, tied to the Uí Néill dynasty, and smaller septs in Derry, Laois, and beyond. Some say we trace to Colla da Crioch, a 4th-century king who juggled Ireland and Scotland. Me? I like picturing my ancestors as poets and fighters—William Bui O’Kelly hosted a month-long bash for Ireland’s artists in 1351, proving we’ve got flair. Wherever we Kellys landed, from Galway’s wilds to Wicklow’s hills, we’ve carried that grit and sparkle. So, raising a glass this St. Paddy’s feels personal—it’s my heritage in every sip.

An Irish Limerick

1. Drunk Leprechaun – Tropical Treasure is the Most Eye-Catching Drink on Our List of St. Patrick’s Day Vodka Cocktails

This vibrant sipper is an escape to an Irish tropics fantasy. Here’s how I do it.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Felene Vodka
  • 1 oz blue curaçao
  • 4 oz orange juice
  • Ice
• Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in Felene Vodka and blue curaçao. Top with orange juice, stir gently. It turns green—pure magic.
• Nutrition: Approx. ABV 10% (20 proof), 180 calories, 18g carbs, 16g sugar.

Felene’s silkiness softens the citrus zing. I sip and hear waves crashing over Galway Bay. Blue curaçao’s tale here.

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2. Shamrock Sour – Pucker Power

This tart number has me smirking like a sly Kelly rogue. Let’s shake it. This is a sweeter take in our list of St. Patrick’s Day Vodka Cocktails.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Felene Vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring
  • 3 mint leaves
  • Ice
• Directions: Muddle mint in a shaker (smash it with a spoon—cathartic!). Add ice, Felene Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and food coloring. Shake 10 seconds, strain over ice in a rocks glass.
• Nutrition: Approx. ABV 13% (26 proof), 140 calories, 10g carbs, 9g sugar.

Felene keeps it smooth, mint perks it up. I’m puckering with anticipation.

3. Irish Mule – Spicy and Snappy

My copper mug loves this zesty twist. It’s a cinch to craft.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Felene Vodka
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge
• Directions: Fill a mug with ice. Add Felene Vodka and lime juice. Top with ginger beer, stir lightly. Garnish with a lime wedge—done.
• Nutrition: Approx. ABV 8% (16 proof), 150 calories, 14g carbs, 13g sugar.

Ginger nips, Felene calms. I’m a Kelly mule-master now. Ginger beer scoop here.

4. Green Apple Martini – Tart Glamour

I get swanky with this sleek sip—it’s my classy Kelly moment.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Felene Vodka
  • 1 oz green apple schnapps
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Ice
• Directions: Fill a shaker with ice. Add Felene Vodka, apple schnapps, and lemon juice. Shake 15 seconds, strain into a chilled martini glass. Sip slowly.
• Nutrition: Approx. ABV 15% (30 proof), 160 calories, 12g carbs, 11g sugar.

Felene’s crispness waltzes with apple tang. I’m a martini maestro.

5. Emerald Sunrise – Morning Magic is a Fan Favorite on Our List of St. Patrick’s Day Vodka Cocktails

This dazzler lifts my St. Paddy’s dawn. It’s a visual win. This is a layered feast for the eyes.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Felene Vodka
  • 4 oz orange juice
  • 0.5 oz blue curaçao
  • Ice
• Directions: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in Felene Vodka and orange juice, stir. Drizzle blue curaçao—it sinks, then blooms green. Stir before sipping.
• Nutrition: Approx. ABV 9% (18 proof), 190 calories, 20g carbs, 18g sugar.

Felene’s smoothness glows through. I’m toasting dawn, Kelly-style.

Sláinte to St. Paddy’s!

These St. Patrick’s Day vodka cocktails spun my Irish celebration into something refined yet fun. Felene Vodka’s clean versatility shines—whether I’m shaking a Shamrock Sour or stirring an Emerald Sunrise. With my Kelly roots in mind, plus the recipes and stats (check that ABV!), I’m set. Grab your shaker, tap into the shamrock vibe, and let Felene make your March 17th a classy Kelly affair. Cheers, kin!