Our First Ever St. Patrick’s-Inspired Mixology Experience
In Spring 2025, we introduced our very first St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Class at Reid’s Distillery — a festive, flavour-packed evening inspired by bold colours, fresh citrus, playful garnishes, and elevated twists on classic cocktail styles.
After the success of our seasonal cocktail programming throughout 2024, we wanted to continue creating themed experiences that gave guests something unique to look forward to throughout the year. Our St. Patrick’s Day class combined bright green cocktails, refreshing ingredients, and interactive mixology techniques while still showcasing the botanical character of Reid’s Gin.
This special edition class focused on approachable cocktails with fun visual elements, fresh herbs, flavoured creams, and refreshing spring-inspired flavours perfect for celebrating the season.
Lucky Leprechaun Screwdriver
A colourful citrus-forward cocktail topped with a rich green Chantilly cream for a festive finish.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Reid’s Signature Gin
- 0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
- 3 oz Orange Juice
- Green Chantilly Cream
Method
- Fill a stemless wine glass with ice.
- Add Reid’s Signature Gin and Blue Curaçao.
- Top with orange juice and stir gently.
- Finish with green Chantilly cream.
Glassware
Stemless Wine Glass
Shamrock Melon Mojito
A refreshing melon and mint cocktail with bright citrus and sparkling soda.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Reid’s Citrus Gin
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 0.5 oz Melon Liqueur
- Soda Water
Garnish
Dehydrated lime
Method
- Add a fresh mint sprig into a rocks glass.
- Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and melon liqueur.
- Gently muddle ingredients together to release the mint aromatics.
- Add ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
Glassware
Rocks Glass
St. Patrick’s Spiced Elderflower Collins
A floral and refreshing Collins featuring Reid’s Spiced Gin and elderflower tonic.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Reid’s Spiced Gin
- 0.5 oz St-Germain
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 1642 Elderflower Tonic
Garnish
Fresh lime with a straw through the centre
Method
- Combine gin, St-Germain, lime juice, and simple syrup into a shaker with ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Pour over fresh ice into a Collins glass.
- Top with 1642 Elderflower Tonic.
- Garnish with fresh lime.
Glassware
Collins Glass
Our first St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Class brought together festive presentation, fresh spring flavours, and approachable cocktail techniques in a way that perfectly reflected the fun and creativity behind our seasonal programming. Guests explored muddling fresh herbs, layering flavours, and incorporating decorative garnishes while enjoying a playful and interactive evening at the distillery.
