Unlock the Luck of the Irish with Irish Dishes and Fun Cocktails on St. Patrick’s Day

St Patricks 2023

Get ready to let the Irish spirit flow and prepare your shamrock-shaped glasses for a fully packed St. Patrick’s Day celebration in South Florida! Whether you are looking to explore delectable Irish treats, have an outdoor picnic with live music, or party all night long – South Florida has everything you need to celebrate this green holiday in style. Here is our guide on where to go and what to do in the sunshine state so that you can make the most out of your St. Patrick’s Day experience!

Celebrate St Patrick's Day in 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Photo Courtesy of 4 Rivers Smokehouse

4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE

You’re in luck; 4 Rivers offers St. Patrick’s Day specialty treats that will make your friends green with envy. Available from Monday, 6 – March 18th, 0ptions include Rice Krispie Treats ($4.99), Green Velvet Cupcakes ($3.99), and Irish Mint Brownies ($3.99). Desserts are available at all smokehouses, or to pre-order, please email specialtycakes@4rsmokehouse.com. For more information, visit 4 Rivers Smokehouse online at www.4rsmokehouse.com.

2660 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Get Lucky with St Patrick's Day Food and Drink Offerings at Bodega
Teelings Shot – Photo Courtesy of Bodega

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA

St. Patrick’s Day offerings will be available all day long on Friday, March 17th, at Bodega lounge locations. Options include Teeling shots, Green Tea shots, and Green beer for $5 each. Mexican Car Bombs will also be available for $10 a pop!

Addresses:

  • Coconut Grove: 3419 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
  • Fort Lauderdale: 21 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  • South Beach: 1220 16th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
  • West Palm Beach: 118 S Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Super Bowl LVII: Game Day Specials
Photo Courtesy of Bottled Blonde

BOTTLED BLONDE

On Friday, March 17th, Bottled Blonde, the high-energy hybrid destination for sports and nightlife entertainment, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with $7 Green Bud Light Beers, $7 Jameson Shots, $10 Green Tea Shots, and tunes by Illicit & Flo. New to the Wynwood scene, Bottled Blonde has quickly become a hot spot in Miami. Comfortable seating borders the space, which creates a seamless transition from a chilled daytime atmosphere with bar games and drinking to a posh after-dark vibe with VIP Bottle service and sparkler shows. For reservations, contact (480) 297-9888, and for more information, visit bottledblonde.com/miami.

2838 NW 2nd Ave. Bldg. 2, Miami, FL 33127

BC Nutty Irishman
Nutty Irishman – Photo Courtesy of Burlock Coast

BURLOCK COAST AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, FORT LAUDERDALE

Sip on a festive cocktail this St. Patrick’s Day just steps from the beach at Burlock Coast. The special Nutty Irishman is available for $12 and contains Jameson, Frangelico, Baileys, and Espresso, topped with fresh whipped cream and mixed roasted nuts.

1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33304

LOST BOY BAR CYNTHIA LAGOS
Lost Boy Bar – Photo Credit: Cynthia Lagos

LOST BOY DRY GOODS

Lost Boy Dry Goods, Downtown’s favorite watering hole, is partnering with Teeling Whiskey this St. Patrick’s Day to offer unbeatable drink specials all day and night. Specials include boozy shots, Green Tea shots, and Teeling cocktails. Festive green beer will also be available. Guests can enjoy music by DJ Louie Arson from 10 pm – late.

157 E Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131

RUMBAR St. Patrick’s Sidecar
St. Patrick’s Sidecar – Photo Courtesy of Rumbar

RUMBAR AT THE RITZ CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE

A staple and one of the only venues in Miami to enjoy live Latin music, RUMBAR transports guests into the 1940s Havana-style bar and lounge. Available during St. Patrick’s Day only is the St. Patrick’s Sidecar, priced at $12 and made with Sagamore Spirit Rye American Whiskey, Blue Curacao, Fresh Lemon Juice, and a drop of green food-safe coloring, garnished with a dried orange slice.

455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

COMMODORE Irish Maid
Irish Maid – Photo Courtesy of The Commodore

THE COMMODORE AT THE RITZ CARLTON

The Commodore, the craft cocktail bar nestled in The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, is offering a specialty St. Patrick’s Day cocktail in honor of the holiday. Available for just $12, the Irish Maid consists of Jameson, Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber Mint, St. Germain, lemon juice, and simple syrup, garnished with a sprig of mint.

 3300 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133

Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co. to Re-Open with NEW Creative Beverage Director, World-Renowned Bartender, Naren Young
Photo Courtesy of Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.

SWEET LIBERTY

On Friday, March 17th, a beloved neighborhood staple, Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the legendary team behind Miami’s late beloved Irish bar – Clarke’s. In celebration of the holiday, the long-time neighborhood pub will return to South Beach for one night only. Complemented by delicious traditional Irish flair, guests can indulge in some of Clarke’s signature dishes. Don your best green gear and head to Sweet Liberty to bask in Irish pride!

 237-B 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE CORNED BEEF SANDWICH PHOTO CRED TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE
Corned Beef Sandwich – Photo Courtesy of Tropical Smokehouse

TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE 

If you’re looking for a lil’ luck of the Irish masterfully merged with indigenous ingredients and the state’s best BBQ, head directly to Tropical Smokehouse. Chef Rick Mace has partnered with local restaurant Aioli; they’re baking the rye. Corned Beef on Rye Sandwich – thousand island dressing, rye by Aioli – $15 available exclusively on St. Patrick’s Day. Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

3815 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Green Cocktails Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day That’ll Have You Feeling Lucky 

Get your glasses ready because we have some creative and tasty St. Patrick’s Day cocktails for you to try! Enjoy the luck of the Irish with these drinks – guaranteed to get the party started.

E11EVEN Vodka - Bright Lights, Big City - Lionel Photography
Bright Lights, Big City – Photo Credit: Lionel Photography

Bright Lights, Big City by E11EVEN Vodka

  • 2 oz of E11EVEN Vodka
  • 1/2 oz of Lo-fi Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 of Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz of Dill Simple syrup

Directions: Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice in a dill salt-rimmed Collins glass and fill with club soda. Garnish with olives and a dill sprig.

The Field of Dreams - El Tucan
The Field of Dreams – Photo Credit: Brinson Renda

Field of Dreams at El Tucán Miami

  • 1.5 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin
  • .5 oz St. Germaine Liqueur
  • .5 oz cold pressed cucumber
  • 3 drops of lavender
  • citrus

DirectionsCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass and choose the garnish you choose.

The Florida Cocktail at Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.
The Florida Cocktail – Photo Credit: Michael Pisarri

The Florida Cocktail at Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.

  • 1.5 oz. Bacardi Anejo Cuatro
  • .25 oz. green crème de menthe
  • .25 oz. lime juice
  • 3 dashes of saline
  • Mint sprig (for garnish)

Directions: In a highball/collins glass, build over 3 ice cubes. Fill halfway with fluffy pineapple juice. Stir again and top with more pineapple. Garnish with a mint sprig.

E11EVEN Vodka - Matchatini at Nusr-Et Miami - Photo by Felipe Cuevas
Matchatini – Photo Credit: Felipe Cuevas

Matchatini by E11EVEN Vodka

  • 2.0 oz of E11EVEN Vodka
  • 1.0 oz of Cucumber Syrup
  • 1.0 oz of Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1.0 oz of Lemon Juice
  • 1 Cucumber strip for garnish
  • 1 Bar Spoon of Green Matcha Powder to dust the rim of the glass

Directions: Combine E11EVEN Vodka, cucumber syrup, fresh OJ, and lemon juice in a mixing glass. Add ice to the mixing glass and stir for 30 seconds. Dust the rim of the coup glass with Green Matcha powder, and strain the cocktail into the Green Matcha Powder dusted rim coup glass. Thread cucumber strips into a cocktail skewer and position them across the glass.

E11EVEN Vodka - She's an E11EVEN(TINI) - Photo by Felipe Cuevas
E11EVEN(TINI) – Photo Credit: Felipe Cuevas

E11EVEN(TINI) by E11EVEN Vodka

  • 2 oz of E11EVEN Vodka,
  • 1 oz of Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz of Simple syrup
  • Champagne to top
  • Sugar to Dust Rim

Directions: Dust the rim of a chilled martini glass with sugar. In a shaker, mix all ingredients and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass and float champagne on the surface of the cocktail. Garnish with cotton candy, lollipops, or other candy.

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