How to Make Green Beer for St. Patrick's Day
Mix this Emerald Concoction for a St Paddys Day Party
Mar 13, 2010 Armand Famiglietti
Every year when t. Patrick’s Day rolls around, thoughts of corn beef and cabbage come to the forefront of many people’s mind. And of course along with the tradition of that hearty meal is enjoying another Irish favorite, beer.
If hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party consider kicking up the theme of the party by changing the color of the beer from yellow or tan to green. It’s quite easy to do and can be achieved with a brewsky and a little food coloring. Here’s how to change plain old beer into a St. Paddy’s Day delight by making it green.
Things You’ll Need
- Lighter colored beer (yellow or amber in color)
- Green food dye
- Spoon
Making Green Beer
- Pop the top of the beer and pour it into a chilled glass. Allow the pour to cascade down the side of the glass so that the foam doesn’t rise above the edge of the lip.
- Place 4 to 6 drops of green food coloring into the beer.
- Stir the beer slowly so not to create additional foam.
- Continue stirring until the beer has reached a festive emerald green and serve to party guests.
Pre-set the Green Beer for St. Patrick’s Day
One of the tough things about making green beer for a St. Patrick’s Day party is the amount of beer that will need to be served to guests in a fairly short time frame. Let’s face it, most people don’t have the capacity to store a keg, let alone figure out how to color the keg green. One trick is to purchase clear beer cups. (Green plastics are always a plus, no pun intended.) Then before the guests arrive place 4 to 6 drops of food dye in 20 to thirty cups. Pre-pour at least 10 of those cups so that as guests walk in, they can be handed a beer to kick off the festivities. Then replenish the rest as needed.
Some People Swear by Blue Food Dye
In terms of primary colors, yellow and blue do make green. Some beers which are really yellow in color may react better to blue food dye to get that deep green color. Experiment on one beer before making multiples for other guests.
Leave the Dark Beer Alone
While it would certainly be cool to turn a Guinness green, it is actually quite tough because of the dark brown hue that the beer naturally has to it. Save the Guinness for enjoying and color easier lighter Irish beers.
Try Other Cocktail Recipes
For more cocktail party recipes, check out this recipe for a Blueberry Martini, or this recipe for a Wine Lover’s Martini. Both recipes are sure to leave guests impressed.
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