The Dirty Leprechaun
Indulge in the decadent and refreshingly minty allure of "The Dirty Leprechaun," a festive cocktail that blends the richness of Irish cream liqueur, the cool vibrance of green crème de menthe, and the bold depth of coffee liqueur. This easy-to-make drink is luxuriously smooth, thanks to a creamy base of whole milk or heavy cream, and is shaken to perfection with ice for an irresistible chill. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or as a year-round treat, this cocktail can be dressed up with optional whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a sprig of fresh mint for a show-stopping finish. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you’ll be sipping on this decadent dessert cocktail in no time—perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to an indulgent moment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1 oz Crème de menthe (green)
- 1 oz Coffee liqueur
- 2 oz Whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate syrup (optional for garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Add the Irish cream liqueur, crème de menthe, coffee liqueur, and milk or heavy cream into a cocktail shaker.
Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and securely close the lid.
Step 3: Shake well for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is fully combined and chilled.
Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Step 5: (Optional) Top with whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Step 6: Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of the whipped cream or along the inside of the glass for added sweetness and visual appeal.
Step 7: (Optional) Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves for a pop of freshness.
Step 8: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 148 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
