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7 Lucky Recipes for St Patrick’s Day

Including classics like Irish soda bread and some more innovative bites for St. Patrick’s Day.

Get decked in all green and celebrate the luck of the Irish with these 7 Lucky Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re looking for a fun appetizer, dinner, or maybe a sweet treat or drink, there’s some delicious recipes here.

7 Lucky Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

1.) Irish Reuben Nachos – Homemade crispy potato chips are topped with all the fixins for a Reuben like corned beef, swiss cheese and Russian dressing, melted to perfection. Then you can top with some cole slaw or sauerkraut. Plus, make it all on a sheet pan for easy clean up! Here’s the recipe.

2.) Reuben Salad – if you still want to enjoy all the flavors of a Reuben while watching your carbs and looking for a lighter option while getting in your greens, this Reuben salad is it. The homemade rye bread croutons just make it too!

3.) Irish soda bread – A crispy crust and soft and chewy on the inside. This classic Irish soda bread is made with only 4 ingredients and is perfect with some butter or for soaking up a stew. Click here for the recipe.

4.) Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches – These are just like rice krispie treats but instead they’re made with Lucky Charms! Then sandwiched with a layer of your favorite ice cream in between. They are magically delicious!

5.) Leprechaun Bait – I’m all for a sweet and crunchy snack mix and this one has Lucky Charms, sweet Chex mix, M&M’s, and pretezels drizzled in a white chocolate. It for sure won’t last long and maybe it will help catch that sneaky leprechaun in his trap.

6.) Irish cold foam cold brew – if you love the Irish cream cold brew from Starbuck’s well now you can make your own! This one is topped with a delish cold foam. Here’s the recipe for the magical brew.

7.) Homemade Irish cream – and what’s St. Patrick’s Day without some homemade Irish cream? Enjoy in your coffee or over ice. This makes a great little gift for your co-workers 😉

Happy Luck of the Irish to you all!

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March 13, 2025 By Nicolle

9 In drinks/ Recipes

Pumpkin pie espresso martini

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, this pumpkin pie espresso martini is the perfect cocktail.

If you love a good espresso martini, then you will love this pumpkin pie espresso martini which is so festive for fall, Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Espresso martinis are my jam because your girl needs some espresso to keep her going and of course, vodka! This one is made with pumpkin, a dash of pumpkin spice, and topped with whipped cream as a nod to the beloved pumpkin pie around Thanksgiving. These are perfect to kick off the holiday while you’re watching the Thanksgiving parade in the morning or as an after dinner liquid dessert that’s not too overly sweet.

Scroll down for my recipe. And if you love espresso martinis as much as I do, be sure to try my peppermint espresso martini or my gingerbread espresso martini for Christmas time!

Pumpkin pie espresso martini

Ingredients:

1 cup freshly brewed espresso (I used a pumpkin spice Nespresso pod)
1 Tbsp fresh pumpkin
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp maple syrup
2 shots vodka
2 shots Kahlua
cream or half and half (optional)
whipped cream

Directions:

1.) Start by brewing a cup of espresso or you can use iced coffee.

2.) Add the espresso to a cocktail shaker with ice.

3.) In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup, mixing well.

4.) Add the pumpkin puree mixture to the cocktail shaker.

5.) To the cocktail shaker add vodka, Kahlua and cream if desired.

6.) Shake well.

7.) Pour into 2 martini glasses.

8.) Top with whipped cream

Cheers!!!

For more Thanksgiving ideas check out

This apple pear fall sangria

My beloved sweet potato casserole

These free printables for the kids table

And for the leftovers, this Thanksgiving galette

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Pumpkin pie espresso martini

This pumpkin pie espresso martini is the perfect drink for fall or your Thanksgiving celebration. Made with just a hint of pumpkin and not overly sweet, it's a nice nod to the beloved pumpkin pie and will keep you buzzing.

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Prep Time 5

Course Drinks

Servings 2 drinks

Ingredients

1 cup espresso freshly brewed
1 Tbsp fresh pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp maple syrup
2 shots vodka
2 shots Kahlua
cream/half & half optional, to taste
whipped cream for topping

Instructions

Start by brewing a cup of espresso or you can use iced coffee.
Add the espresso to a cocktail shaker with ice.
In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup, mixing well.
Add the pumpkin puree mixture to the cocktail shaker.
To the cocktail shaker add vodka, kahlua and cream if desired.
Shake well.
Pour into 2 martini glasses.
Top with whipped cream

Keyword alcohol, cocktails, drinks, espresso martini, fall, holiday

November 20, 2024 By Nicolle

6 In holidays/ St Patricks Day

9 Ideas for St Patrick’s Day

9 recipes and Ideas for St. Patrick's Day

This St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve got 9 ideas to help you celebrate. Here are some of my favorite recipes and ideas you and your family are sure to enjoy! Scroll down to see them all including my leprechaun bait, reuben salad, homemade Irish cream and more!

9 Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

1.) Lucky Pancakes

My kids ask for this every St. Patrick’s Day. It’s easy to do and a cute festive breakfast. Recipe here

2.) Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches

Give your rice krispie treats a glow up by adding some lucky charms and smoosh some ice cream in between to make the sweet ice cream sandwich! Recipe here

3.) Leprechaun Bait

Lure those leprechauns into your trap with this sweet and addicting leprechaun bait! Recipe here

4.) Reuben Salad

This is my twist on the classic pub sandwich. Serve as a salad for a lighter way to enjoy! Recipe here

5.) Homemade Irish Cream

I usually make this around Christmas time as little gifts but you can make for St. Patrick’s Day too! Once you try this homemade Irish cream, you’ll never want the fake stuff! Drink over ice or in coffee 🙂

Recipe here

6.) Irish Cream Cold Brew

If you’ve had the Starbucks version, I’m showing you how you can make your own at home! I love to add a splash of my homemade Irish cream to it! Recipe here

7.) Rainbow Sangria

This is the kind of rainbow I want to see on St. Patrick’s Day. This is a fantastic springtime sip! Recipe here

8.) Guinness Chocolate Milkshake

I’m not a big beer drinker but did you know that Guinness pairs nicely with chocolate? This milkshake is so rich and a great boozy St. Patrick’s Day dessert for adults! Recipe here

9.) St Patrick’s Day Bath

If the leprechaun stops by your house for some shenanigans, have them bring some magic potion to make bath time fun! Click to see how!

I love to see what you create! So if you make any of these, be sure to take a photo and tag me on Instagram @ourtiny_nest!

Happy Luck of the Irish to you all 😉

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March 9, 2023 By Nicolle

31 In food/ holidays

Leprechaun Bait Chex Mix Recipe

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This Leprechaun Bait chex mix recipe is a great snack for St. Patrick’s Day! This is a favorite recipe amongst all my boys, my husband included. It is seriously addicting and won’t last long! This chex mix is also a cute snack to give to friends at school. I’m sharing the recipe below.

Leprechaun Bait Chex Mix Recipe

Ingredients:

Honey chex cereal
Lucky charms cereal
pretzels
white chocolate chips
green M&M’s
chocolate gold coins

Directions:

Start by lining a large baking tray with parchment paper.

Pour the cereals and pretzels on the parchment paper.

In a bowl, pour the white chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave, stopping at about 30 second intervals to stir.

Once the chocolate is melted, use a fork to drizzle on top of the cereal and pretzel mixture.

Add the green M&M’s on top.

Mix together then allow to cool.

Break apart into pieces.

Add in some chocolate gold coins. I like to store this chex mix in a large glass canister because it looks cute on the counter or table and then just scoop out into bowls as you snack. Or you can bag for little treats for school. I’ve linked some cute gift tag stickers below.

If you have little ones, this is fun to make after reading “How To Catch A Leprechaun”.