Arguably one of the best holidays of the year, St. Patrick's Day is a time when everyone comes together to celebrate the luck of the Irish.

Whether your festivities are taking place in Boston, New York or somewhere else entirely, make this year special by ditching the green beer and Irish Car Bombs for something a little more creative, like one of these cocktails below. Print this out and hand it to the bartender or, better yet, make one of these yourself at home. Happy St. Paddy's Day!

SKYY Luck O' the Irish Margarita

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz SKYY Vodka

½ oz triple sec

Dash of lemon or lime juice

2 oz sour mix

Lime wedge for garnish

Salt or sugar to rim the glass (optional)

Preparation:

1. Pour ingredients with crushed ice into a shaker and shake well.

2. If desired, salt/sugar the rim of the margarita or martini glass. Pour mixture with ice into glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

SKYY Lucky Charm

Ingredients:

2 oz SKYY Vodka

1/2 oz. simple syrup

Fresh cucumber

Preparation:

1. Muddle a few slices of cucumber over ice in a mixing glass.

2. Pour the muddled cucumber, vodka and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

 SKYY Dublin Dream

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz SKYY Vodka

1 ½ oz Irish Mist Liqueur

1 ½ oz Carolan's Irish Cream

1 oz Chambord Liqueur

1 oz fresh Cream

Preparation:

1. Shake with ice and strain into chilled a martini glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

SKYY Shamrock

Ingredients:

2 oz SKYY Vodka

½ oz Midori

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass.

Want to have an authentic Irish celebration with some cabbage? Try this New Age Reuben Sandwich.

For more holiday cocktails or recipes, check out our Recipe File, where you'll find great food and drinks for almost every occasion.