Along the same lines as Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day is pretty big in Louisiana.  They have parades, people dress up, and there are plenty of beads to be collected.  It's quite the experience and of course a fabulous time!  

Friends gather and go to the parade and usually cocktails and lots of food is involved in the process.  It only seemed natural that a green cocktail would be appropriate!

What I love about this particular cocktail is that it is not too sweet, the lime and basil are very refreshing, while the coconut adds some creaminess, and you can make a big batch for all of your friends to enjoy with you!

And honestly, it's a great cocktail to make with or without St. Patty's Day festivities.  It really would be the perfect drink to have at the beach or on a really hot summer day!   I can already tell you that this will be a staple at my house in the upcoming months.

After testing the recipe a couple of times, and recruiting a couple of taste testers to help me out, (you really have to twist people's arms to taste test) this drink was perfected! 

I love it and I hope you will too!