Go Green! 9 DIY St. Paddy’s Day Drinks

In Chicago, St. Patrick's Day is practically Christmas. Only instead of opening presents, you open every bottle of Jameson in the city. (Better than Christmas? Maybe.)

But, there are other options besides straight Irish-whiskey shots and beer with green food coloring. St. Paddy's is a great excuse to brush up on your mixology skills — and we've tracked down nine easy (yet impressive) cocktail recipes that let you do just that. So, here are your new St. Patrick's Day plans: Go see the Chicago River in all its green glory, and then invite the crowd back to your place, where you'll have a few key ingredients and a cocktail shaker waiting. Now, get mixing!