Irish Flag

Name: Irish Flag Shot Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oz Green crème de menthe; 1 oz Irish cream liqueur; 1 oz Mandarine Napoleon

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The Irish Flag shot is a layered three-ingredient cocktail combining green crème de menthe, Irish cream liqueur, and Mandarine Napoleon to create a vibrant green-white-orange drink. It's a visually striking shot perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or themed gatherings.

🏷️Equipment: cordial or pony glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

Ingredients

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1 oz Green crème de menthe
1 oz Irish cream liqueur
1 oz Mandarine Napoleon

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Instructions

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In cordial glass, pour carefully, in order given, so that each ingredient floats on preceding one.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all three liqueurs beforehand—cold ingredients layer more cleanly than room temperature ones.
Use a bar spoon or the back of a regular spoon to pour each layer slowly; fast pouring breaks the layers.
Pour the Mandarine Napoleon last and slowest, as it's the lightest and most prone to mixing with the Irish cream below it.
Serve immediately after layering for the best visual effect before ingredients begin to blend.

Substitutions

Green crème de menthe → Peppermint schnapps (lighter, more alcohol-forward mint flavor)
Irish cream liqueur → Baileys substitute or any Irish cream (results may vary slightly in density)
Mandarine Napoleon → Grand Marnier or Cointreau (orange liqueur alternatives, slight color/taste shift)

Equipment

bar spoon or small spoon · shot glasses

Common Questions

How do you layer a shot so the colors don't mix?

Pour slowly over the back of a bar spoon, starting with the heaviest ingredient first. Density differences keep layers separate—green crème de menthe sinks, Irish cream floats on top, and Mandarine Napoleon sits in between.

What's the correct order to layer an Irish Flag shot?

Pour green crème de menthe first (bottom), then Irish cream liqueur (middle), then Mandarine Napoleon (top). The order matters for both appearance and taste balance.