Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Mocktail
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Inspired by the luck found at the end of the rainbow, this Pot of Gold St Patrick’s Day mocktail combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a citrus kick from fresh lime and orange. Topped off with fizzy bubbles from ginger beer, it’s a delightful mocktail that appeals to every member of the family.
St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, fun, and, of course, a little luck of the Irish! Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, having a delicious drink to toast the day is a must. This year, why not skip the alcohol and delight your guests with a vibrant and refreshing mocktail?
The Pot of Gold Mocktail is a perfect choice – it’s bright, flavorful, and embodies the spirit of the holiday. And let’s not forget the whimsical garnishes! Edible gold glitter and rainbow candy add a fun and super festive touch, making this drink a standout at any St. Paddy’s Day celebration.
Making the Pot of Gold Mocktail is a simple and fun activity to share with family and friends. With just a few fresh ingredients and some easy steps, you can create a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. So grab your cocktail shaker, and get ready to sip on this festive treat that everyone will enjoy!
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day cocktails? Try my warm and cozy Irish Cream Cocktail with Kahlua or a classic Irish Coffee with Irish whiskey.
Ingredients
- Pineapple juice – Choose 100% pineapple juice. No blends. No “light” versions.
- Orange – If you’re making these as individual cocktails, squeeze a fresh orange. You’ll need about half a naval orange per mocktail.
- Simple syrup – An easy combination of water and white sugar, simple syrup is quick to make at home with these pantry ingredients. Store it in the fridge and it’ll last for weeks.
- Lime – Fresh citrus makes the best drinks, so take the time to squeeze limes for this drink. You should need no more than 1 lime per drink.
- Ginger Beer – My favorite ginger beer is Goslings because I like its sharp and strong ginger flavor.
- Edible gold glitter, optional garnish – Is this necessary? Of course not. Is it insanely fun and totally worth it? Absolutely. I’ve linked you below to the exact one I use. There’s no flavor or texture to it and it adds so much to a drink called “pot of gold.”
- Rainbow candy, optional garnish – Again, not necessary but so fun. I get these in the candy section up by the cash registers of my local, big box grocery store. They’re Airhead Extreme brand. It’s a sour candy, but if you set them on the top of your drink like I’ve done in the photos the sour flavor won’t touch you’re drink.
How to Make a Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Mocktail
In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, simple syrup, lime juice.
Add edible glitter. Cover and shake well.
Strain into a coupe glass or martini glass.
Top with ginger beer.
Thread the rainbow candy onto a long cocktail pick and set it gently on your glass rim to garnish.
Sip and enjoy!
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Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Mocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Pineapple juice, 100% juice
- 1.5 oz Orange juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 oz Simple syrup
- 0.5 oz Lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1.5 oz Ginger beer
- ⅛ teaspoon Edible gold glitter, garnish, optional
- 1 piece Airheads Rainbow candy, garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and edible glitter.2 oz Pineapple juice, 1.5 oz Orange juice, 1 oz Simple syrup, 0.5 oz Lime juice, ⅛ teaspoon Edible gold glitter
- Cover and shake well.
- Strain into a coupe glass or martini glass.
- Top with ginger beer.1.5 oz Ginger beer
- Thread the rainbow candy onto a long cocktail pick.1 piece Airheads Rainbow candy
- Set it gently on your glass rim to garnish.
- Sip and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
Like its root beer cousin, ginger beer is a soda and contains no alcohol. Find it in the mixer section of the liquor store or your grocery store.
If you can’t find or don’t want to use rainbow candy (this is Airheads Extreme sour candy) to garnish this mocktail, use a wheel of fresh orange or lime or a slice of pineapple – or all 3 – instead.
The edible glitter has zero flavor or texture and is completely optional. But it’s super fun and worth picking up ahead of time. I get mine online. (It’s the exact one I link to on this page.)
Make Your Own Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is equal amounts of white sugar and water, so it’s easy to make at home. I make mine in the microwave! Get my recipe plus all of my tips and tricks over on my simple syrup recipe page.
By the Pitcher
Hosting a St. Paddy’s Day party? Make a pitcher full of these Pot of Gold Mocktails!
Batch Instructions (Serves 8)
- 16 oz (2 cups) pineapple juice
- 12 oz (1.5 cups) orange juice (fresh squeezed or no pulp if bottled)
- 8 oz (1 cup) simple syrup
- 4 oz (0.5 cup) lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 4 oz (0.5 cup) cold water
- 1 teaspoon edible gold glitter (if using)
- 12 oz (1.5 cups) ginger beer
- 8 pieces of Airheads Rainbow candy
Combine pineapple juice, orange juice, simple syrup, lime juice, cold water, and edible glitter in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Refrigerate a 12 ounce can of ginger beer alongside the pitcher.
To Serve
Stir the contents of the pitcher well. Pour into coupe or martini glasses. Top each glass with 1.5 ounces of chilled ginger beer.
Thread each rainbow candy onto a long cocktail pick. Set them gently on the rims of the glasses to garnish.
Make it a Cocktail
Turn this Pot of Gold Mocktail into a cocktail by adding 1.5 oz of white rum to your cocktail shaker alongside the pineapple juice. Or if making a pitcher of mocktails, add 12 ounces of white rum when adding the pineapple juice.
I made this recipe for some friends and they loved it! Delicious and refreshing!
This is such a fun and delicious drink!