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By Rose Kennedy

Drink me, I'm Irish! Whether the lure is Irish spirits — Bushmills whiskey to Baileys — or a festive green color, here are the ideal cocktails for St. Patrick's Day gatherings.

Care to toast Emerald Isle-style before you sip? As they say in Ireland, "May you live as long as you want, And never want as long as you live."

Baileys Irish Martini
Irish cream, Irish whiskey and coffee all in one delicious drink

Wild Irish Rose
Here's one for the party lasses, with tart lemon, syrupy grenadine and a big girl shot of whiskey.

Irish Coffee
No green, just all-Irish whiskey in java, and whipped cream on top, pretty please!

Baby Guinness
This creamy, sweet shooter looks like stout and tastes like heaven.

B-52
Learn how to layer with this three-ingredient Irish shooter, including the great Grand Marnier.

Irish Tea
A bracing hot whiskey beverage — your tea parties will never be the same!

Bushmills O'Thenthic Irish Kiss
For folks who like their Irish whiskey sweet and fruity.

Irish Flag Shooter
Three St. Patrick's Day cheers for the green, white and orange, all in one shooter.

Green Eyes
Hey tropical drink lovers! Here's a green drink made with Midori melon just for you

Emerald Gem Champagne Cocktail
Gorgeous green but nice and light. Mmm, minty.