GenPink Picks: St. Patty’s edition

It’s time to bust out your green shirts, wear four-leaf clover jewelry and test your ‘luck of the Irish’ this weekend! Here are some fun drinks and snacks below to go along with your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Luck of the ParsleySt. Patrick's Day Cocktail: Luck of the Parsley | genpink

  • 1 handful parsley
  • 2 apples
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 lemon
  • 1-inch piece ginger

 

Garbanzo Bean Hummus Dip

St. Patrick's Day food: Garbanzo Bean Hummus

  • 7 ounces dried garbanzo beans, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor. Process until puréed. If mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon water, pulsing to combine.

2. Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.

From: Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

 

Irish Isle

  • 1 part Voli Lyte Vodka
  • 2 parts Refine Mojito Mix
  • Splash of club soda
  • 2 teaspoons muddled cucumber
  • Garnished with a lime

From: Refine Mixers and Voli Light Vodka

 

 

Exclusiv Saint Pat’s-tini  

  • 2 oz Exclusiv Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Creme de Cocoa
  • 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 1/2 oz green Creme de Menthe

Shake first three ingredients pour into a chilled martini glass and then sink Green Creme de Menthe. Garnish with a mint leaf and chocolate shavings.

St. Patrick's Day cocktail: Exclusiv St. Pat-tini

From: Exclusiv Vodka 

 

 Please drink responsibly!