LONDON, March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Raise a glass this St Patrick's Day with two newly created Guinness based cocktails from thebar.com.

These two stunning cocktails have one thing in common- Guinness. Ever since the Black Velvet cocktail was created, more than 150 years ago, bartenders have appreciated the great taste of Guinness.

The 'Black Chocolate Velvet' is a sophisticated and deliciously smooth cocktail that taps into the current beer-tail trend, making it perfect for St Patrick's Day. A long drink, it brings out the rich, fruity, chocolate flavours of Guinness Original with vanilla, cardamom, blackberry liqueur and - yes - a chocolate ice cream float.

'The Irish Coffee' is a modern martini that highlights the extra hops in Guinness Extra Stout with chocolate, espresso and the mellow fire of Captain Morgan rum.

The two cocktails are designed for sharing, so to transform your St Patrick's Day bring the contrasting, complementary halves together and sip them side by side with friends. They'll give you a whole new understanding of the flavour of Guinness, and inspire you to mix even more with the Black Stuff.

Thebar.com is on hand to give you the best tips on how to keep your guests impressed with your cocktail making skills this holiday. Search by ingredient or spirit and thebar.com will provide you with a wealth of sensational recommendations that will jazz up any celebration. With hundreds of recipes to choose from, there's something to suit all tastes. So, what are you waiting for? Visit thebar.com for your cocktail needs.

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About  Diageo 

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at http://www.diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

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