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Irish Flag Shot

A patriotic Irish layered shot with green, white, and orange layers representing the Irish tricolor.

schnappsHard~17% ABV
MethodLayerGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishnone
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ½ ozcreme de menthe(green, bottom layer)
  • ½ ozirish cream(white, middle layer)
  • ½ ozgrand marnier(orange, top layer)
Instructions
  1. 1Pour green creme de menthe into a shot glass.
  2. 2Using the back of a bar spoon, carefully layer Irish cream on top.
  3. 3Layer Grand Marnier on top using the same technique.
  4. 4Should display green, white, and orange - the Irish flag!
  5. 5Slainte!
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History & Origin

The Irish Flag shot displays the colors of the Irish tricolor - green for the Irish nationalist tradition, white for peace, and orange for the Protestant tradition. Green creme de menthe, Irish cream, and Grand Marnier create this patriotic shot thats essential for St. Patricks Day celebrations.

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