Irish Trash Can

Irish Trash Can History

No bar, bartender or date is reliably recorded as the origin of the Irish Trash Can. The name is usually put down to its colour rather than to Ireland: the blue curaçao turns green as the yellow energy drink runs in from the upturned can (Daily Meal, "Are Irish Trash Can Cocktails Actually From Ireland?").

The Irish Trash Can cocktail is a fun and festive drink that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

How to make an Irish Trash Can Cocktail

Irish Trash Can Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz light rum
• 1/2 oz peach schnapps
• 1/2 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1 can energy drink

Instructions:

1. Pour Blue Curaçao in the base of a tall glass and fill with ice.
2. Pour over vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, and peach schnapps.
3. Top with energy drink and leave the can inserted.

In UK measures, each 1/2 oz pour is a 15 ml measure, so the glass holds 90 ml of spirits and liqueurs before the energy drink goes in. Use a glass wide enough to take the can.