Get ready, drinkers! This Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s time to don your hottest green, do an Irish jig or two, and as is custom on this luck-filled holiday, throw back a couple green drinks. While the whole city will be “cheers”-ing to the occasion, we’ve narrowed down seven emerald cocktails so good you’re guaranteed an extra pep in your (Irish) step. Read below to find out what they are—and most importantly, where to find them. 
“Green Machine”
Boulud Sud {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800}
Found on the “SUD” cocktail menu—which has cocktails influenced by the spice and culture of the Magic City—this drink fuses all things green: Green Chile Vodka, arugula, salt, pepper, lime, and red pepper olive oil.
Price: $15
“Green Cooler”
Segafredo Espresso L’Originale {1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.673.0047}
This refreshing mix of SKYY Vodka, Liquor 43, muddled basil, mint leaves, cucumber juice, lemon, and ginger ale is perfect on a warm, sunny, South Florida St. Paddy’s Day.
Price: $12
“Culantro Martini”
R House {2727 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201}
This martini goes down smooth with cucumber-infused Skyy vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, cilantro, and lemon juice.
Price: $13
“The Irish Sour”
The Bar at The Setai {2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.520.6000}
Special for St. Paddy’s Day, this cocktail mixes Jameson, Disaronno, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and an egg white, and is covered in red, green, and white sugar made to look like an Irish flag. Get the recipe here!
Price: $18
“Albahaca Pisco”
La Mar by Gastón Acurio {500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell; 305.913.8358}
In true Peruvian fashion, this restaurant invites you to celebrate with a twist on a pisco sour—like one with cucumber-lemongrass infused vodka, pisco quebranta, cucumber-basil purée, lime, bitters, and large pieces of cucumber swirled around the glass.
Price: $15
“Kiwi Elyx”
Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami;  305.440.4200}
Served in a tall glass, this tasty mix of Absolut Elyx, fresh kiwi, lychee, and ginger is sure to give you luck.
Price: MP
“Apple Martini”
Hosteria Romana {429 Española Way, Miami Beach; 305.532.4299}
This classic martini takes an upscale twist, infusing Grey Goose, triple sec, and apple sour with crushed green apple.
Price: MP
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor