14 Popular Green Cocktails

Fresh, bold, and undeniably eye-catching, green cocktails are a must-try for any cocktail enthusiast. This article highlights 14 popular green cocktails that showcase a variety of flavors and ingredients in stunning shades of green. Discover these recipes and brighten your next cocktail night!

Mojito

The Mojito is a classic green cocktail that’s refreshing and easy to make. This Cuban favorite combines mint, lime, sugar, and white rum.

Ingredients

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 1/2 ounces white rum
• 1/2 cup club soda

Instructions

1. Muddle Mint and Lime
   In a sturdy glass, muddle the mint and lime together. Add sugar and muddle again.
2. Add Ice
   Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3. Mix
   Pour the rum over the ice. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.
4. Stir and Garnish
   Stir the mixture gently. Garnish with more mint leaves and a lime wheel.

This drink is best served immediately. Enjoy!

Grasshopper

The Grasshopper cocktail is a classic green drink. It combines crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream.

To make a Grasshopper, gather these ingredients:

• 1 ounce white crème de cacao
• 3/4 ounce green crème de menthe
• 1 3/4 ounces cold heavy cream

Follow these steps:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Optionally, garnish with a mint sprig or grated nutmeg.

Midori Sour

The Midori Sour is a famous green cocktail. This beverage first gained popularity in the 1980s. It features the bright green, melon-flavored liqueur called Midori.

To make a Midori Sour, you will need:

• 1 ½ oz Midori
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• Soda water

Combine Midori, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice. Shake well.

Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Top with a splash of soda water.

Garnish with a lemon slice or cherry.

This cocktail is both sweet and tart. Its vibrant green color is eye-catching. It’s perfect for parties and summer days. Enjoy your Midori Sour!

Absinthe Drip

The Absinthe Drip is a classic cocktail that showcases the unique flavors of absinthe. Traditionally, this drink involves a slow ritual that enhances the aroma and taste of absinthe.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce of absinthe
• 1 sugar cube (optional)
• 4-6 ounces of ice-cold filtered water

Instructions:

1. Pour absinthe: Pour 1 ounce of absinthe into a stemmed glass.
2. Place the spoon: Use a slotted spoon and place it over the rim of the glass.
3. Add sugar cube: Place one sugar cube on the spoon (optional).
4. Drip water: Slowly drip 4-6 ounces of ice-cold filtered water over the sugar cube.
5. Stir and serve: Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Serve immediately.

This preparation creates a louche effect, where the clear absinthe becomes milky. This enhances the visual appeal and mellows the intense flavors. The combination of sweet and herbal notes delivers a distinctive drinking experience.

Chartreuse Swizzle

The Chartreuse Swizzle is a vibrant, refreshing cocktail. You will enjoy its herbal and tropical flavors. It is a modern take on a classic Caribbean drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
• 1 oz. pineapple juice
• 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz. falernum liqueur

Instructions:

1. Pour ingredients into a chilled glass.
2. Fill the glass two-thirds with crushed ice.
3. Swizzle or stir with a barspoon until well mixed.
4. Add more crushed ice to fill the glass.
5. Swizzle again to chill thoroughly.
6. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a lime wheel.

The key ingredient is Green Chartreuse. This herbal liqueur gives the Swizzle its distinctive flavor.

Pineapple and lime juices add a refreshing tartness. Falernum adds a touch of sweetness and spice. Together, these ingredients create a harmonious blend.

The swizzling technique is essential. It ensures the drink is mixed well and chilled.

Use a swizzle stick or a barspoon. Stirring vigorously will achieve the same result. This cocktail is perfect for warm weather. It is both cooling and invigorating.

The Last Word

The Last Word is a classic cocktail with a rich history. It first appeared in the Detroit Athletic Club’s magazine in 1916.

This gin-based drink features a vibrant, green hue. It’s known for its complex and balanced flavor profile, making it a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts.

Ingredients

• ¾ oz. gin
• ¾ oz. Green Chartreuse
• ¾ oz. maraschino liqueur (Luxardo recommended)
• ¾ oz. fresh lime juice

Instructions

• Add the gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice into a shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously until well-chilled, approximately 10-15 seconds.
• Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
• Garnish with a brandied cherry (optional).

Kiwi Martini

The Kiwi Martini is a fruity, refreshing cocktail. This drink combines the sweet and sour taste of kiwi with the sharpness of vodka.

Ingredients:

• 1 skinned kiwi
• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Muddle the kiwi with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and vodka.
3. Shake well.
4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

This vibrant drink balances sweetness with a tangy natural kiwi flavor.

Green Tea Gimlet

The Green Tea Gimlet is a refreshing cocktail. It combines the unique flavors of gin and green tea. It’s perfect for those seeking an inventive twist on a classic drink.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 green tea bag
• 0.75 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz lemon syrup
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

Infuse the gin with the green tea.

• Add the green tea bag to 2 oz of gin.
• Let sit at room temperature for about an hour.

Mix the drink:

• Combine the infused gin, lime juice, and lemon syrup in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice cubes to the shaker.

Shake and strain:

• Shake the mixture hard.
• Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice.

Basil Smash

A Basil Smash is a refreshing green cocktail. It’s simple to make yet packs a flavorful punch with fresh basil, gin, and lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 12 fresh basil leaves
• 2 fl oz gin
• 3/4 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 fl oz simple syrup
• Ice

Instructions

1. Muddle basil: Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker. Gently mash with a muddler.
2. Add ingredients: Pour in the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake: Fill the shaker with ice. Shake until cold.
4. Strain: Double strain into an ice-filled lowball glass.
5. Garnish: Add a basil leaf on top for decoration.

A Basil Smash stands out for its herbal flavor and vibrant green color.

The muddled basil leaves release their oils, enhancing the drink’s taste and aroma.

Green Apple Martini

A Green Apple Martini is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail. It’s easy to make. You’ll need just a few ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 oz green apple vodka
• 1 oz sour apple schnapps
• 1 oz apple juice
• 1 oz sour mix
• Ice cubes
• Green sugar (for rimming)
• Apple slices (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare your glass: Rim the edge of your martini glass with green sugar. You can do this by wetting the rim with water and dipping it into a plate of green sugar.
2. Mix ingredients: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, add the green apple vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice, and sour mix.
3. Shake: Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds. This cools the liquids nicely.
4. Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into your prepared martini glass.
5. Garnish: Add a few apple slices as garnish. They add a visual appeal and enhance the taste.

Leprechaun

Sparkling Shamrock

The Sparkling Shamrock is a refreshing drink.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz pear vodka
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• Slices of cucumber
• Fresh mint leaves
• Lemonade
• Soda water

Instructions:

1. Mix pear vodka and elderflower liqueur in a shaker.
2. Add sliced cucumber and mint.
3. Pour lemonade and soda water.
4. Garnish with extra mint and cucumber slices.

Fuzzy Leprechaun

The Fuzzy Leprechaun is a fruity and sweet cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz peach schnapps
• 1 oz blue curacao
• 1 oz vodka
• 2 oz orange juice
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• Orange slices and cherries

Instructions:

1. Add all liquid ingredients to a shaker.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass.
3. Garnish with orange slices and cherries.

Drunken Leprechaun

The Drunken Leprechaun offers a unique twist with Irish whiskey.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Irish whiskey
• 4 oz orange juice
• Orange slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour Irish whiskey into a glass.
2. Add orange juice and stir gently.
3. Garnish with an orange slice.

Lucky Leprechaun Shots

These Lucky Leprechaun Shots are fun and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Midori
• 1 oz coconut rum
• 1 oz pineapple juice

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
2. Shake well and pour into shot glasses.
3. Serve immediately.

Shamrock Shake Martini

Create a festive Shamrock Shake Martini for St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients

• 3 oz Shamrock Shake
• 1 oz Tito’s vodka
• 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
• 1/2 oz creme de menthe

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth.

Glass Preparation

• Coat the rim of a martini glass with simple syrup.
• Dip the rim into green sanding sugar.

Garnish

• Add a sprinkle of green sanding sugar.
• Place a small mint leaf on top.

Japanese Slipper

The Japanese Slipper is a vibrant green cocktail known for its sweet and sour balance. Created in Melbourne during the 1980s, it has a distinctive melon flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 fl oz Green melon liqueur (Midori)
• 1 fl oz Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.)
• 1 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

To make this cocktail:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Fine strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with a lemon wheel or honeydew melon.
4. Add a maraschino cherry for an extra touch.

Green Apple Mojito

The Green Apple Mojito is a refreshing twist on the classic mojito. This cocktail combines the crisp flavor of green apples with the zesty freshness of mint and lime. It’s a perfect summer drink.

Ingredients

• 60 milliliters of white rum
• 1 tablespoon green apple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Juice of 1 lime
• Club soda or soda water
• Green apple cubes, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for garnish
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut green apple into cubes and lime into wedges. Set aside.
2. Muddle: In a sturdy glass, muddle mint leaves and green apple cubes to release flavors. Add sugar and lime juice.
3. Add Liquids: Pour in white rum and green apple syrup. Stir well.
4. Mix Well: Add ice cubes to the glass and top with club soda.
5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with more green apple cubes, lime wedges, and fresh mint leaves. Serve chilled.