Green-ish cocktails and Irish spirits to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans

from Latest Issue: March 2023–Spring Restaurant Guide

GLASS FULL O’ LUCK

By Cynthea Corfah

magical punch from Molly's Irish Pub. The creamy and milky punch is spiked with Jameson for a boozy kick. This Irish pub has everything you need to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. Bar goers can get a taste of Ireland with Guinness on tap, Pimm’s cups, Irish car bombs, Jameson shots, and frozen Irish coffee.

THE IRISH GOODBYE AT HOTEL FONTENOT’S PEACOCK ROOM

ZEVI’S BEVVY AT COLUMNS

Unwind with this refreshing and earthy cocktail made with serrano vodka, cooling cucumber, sour lime, spicy cardamom, and fresh sage. This mature and expertlycrafted drink is good at any time of the day. Consider having your own preSt Patrick’s Da.y party by sipping this elegant cocktail while surrounded by Column’s stylish interior and inspiring vibes.

ULTIMATELY AT DOUBLE DEALER

Keep it light and spicy with the ultimately at Double Dealer. Made with green fruits and veggies, the spicy and cool drink is made with gin, cucumber water, lime juice, and jalapeno simple syrup.

LAST WORD AT DOUBLE DEALER

Sometimes less is more. This refreshing craft cocktail at Double Dealer is made with gin, green chartreuse, maraschino and lime. You can’t go wrong with this green combination of sour and sweet.

MOJITOS AND MARGARITAS AT HOT TIN

Keep it classy as you look out over the city with a mojito or margarita at Hot Tin. The cold and fresh mojitos come with a generous amount of mint and lime to get your green fix. Hot Tin also serves tangy margaritas topped with lime and offers spontaneous holiday cocktail specials to look out for.

Cocktails With Irish Spirits

RIDE ON MY VESPA AT HOTEL ST VINCENT

Get a taste of Ireland at Hotel St. Vincent’s Paradise Lounge. The Ride on my Vespa cocktail tastes like an actual ride around Europe while smelling the flowers. It is made with Glendalough Irish Gin, Belvedere Vodka and Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto (an aromatic and lightly spicy liqueur made with an intricate blend of bergamot peel, Cedro lemons, chamomile, lavender, gentian, yellow roses and Melissa balm).

MOLLY’S MAGICAL PUNCH AT MOLLY’S IRISH PUB

Try something different with Molly’s

The Peacock Room knows how to make a true Irish Coffee. This drink is packed with authentic Irish influence. It is made with Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, hot coffee, and topped with Guinness whipped cream. Warm up with one of these hot drinks in the decorative, elevated cocktail bar.

SPICED ORANGE MULE AT VIRGIN HOTELS’ COMMONS CLUB

This isn’t your average Moscow mule. The spiced orange mule at Commons Club is made with Jameson Orange and Huhu ginger soda. The Irish whiskey mixed with the spice of ginger soda creates a warm sensation on your tastebuds. Sip this tasty drink from a copper mug while listening to live music and DJ performances on the weekends.

FINN’S TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE AT FINN MCCOOL’S IRISH PUB

Drink like the Irish with Finn’s traditional Irish coffee made with hot drip coffee and Irish whiskey topped with whipped cream. You can also add a splash of Irish cream for $0.75. It doesn’t stop there. Finn McCool’s Irish Pub has an entire menu of Irish whiskey options so you can really explore Irish spirits.

MAKE YOUR OWN COCKTAIL AT KERRY IRISH PUB

Want a no frills spot to taste Irish whiskey? Kerry Irish Pub has all of the basics. The quaint pub on Decatur carries traditional Irish whiskeys including Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Bushmills, Redbreast, Paddy, and Powers. It also serves Irish coffee and Guinness.

Alto (Ace Hotel) 600 Carondelet St. 504-900-1180

Babylon Sports Bar

2917 Harvard Ave., Suite A 504-324-9961

Bar Marilou

544 Carondelet St. 504-814-7711

Boot Scootin’ Rodeo

522 Bourbon St. (504) 552-22510 4132

Club 38 4132 Peters Rd. 504-366-7711

Evangeline 329 Decatur St. 504-373-4852

Fillmore New Orleans 6 Canal St. 504-881-1555

House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 504-310-4999

Jinx Bar and Grill 91 French Market Pl., 504-510-2797

Lots A Luck Tavern 203 Homedale St. 504-483-0978

Martine’s Lounge

2347 Metairie Rd. 504-831-8637

Pal’s Lounge

949 N. Rendon St. 504-488-7257

Rosie’s on the Roof

1000 Magazine St. 504-528-1941

Stained Glass Winehouse

201 Huey P Long Ave. 504-812-0930

Stumpy’s Hatchet House

1200 Poydras St., Suite C 504-577-2937

The Garage 810 Conti St.

The Marsh Room Patio Bar & Grill 4740 Rye St. 504-571-5733

The Metropolitan 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. 504-568-1702

The Rabbit Hole 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 504-354-9709

The Royal Frenchmen Remedy Bar 700 Frenchmen St. 504-619-9660

Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar

2604 Magazine St. 504-897-5413

Treme Hideaway 1234 Claiborne Ave. 504-301-4441

Tropical Isle Multiple Locations 504-523-1927

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ

401 Andrew Higgins Blvd. 504-569-8459

Located on top of the Ace Hotel, Alto is a chill spot to hang out with your friends. You can cool down with some of the bar’s signature cocktails like Calypso and Turkish Royale.

Babylon is a great place to watch football and listen to live music in Metairie. The bar also provides a homey atmosphere with reasonable prices on all of their drinks.

Bar Marilou has a sophisticated French-style atmosphere in a very beautiful location alongside the Maison de la Luz hotel. The bar offers plenty of wine, beer, and craft cocktails.

If you’re in the mood for country, Boot Scootin’ Rodeo is your place. This country bar plays good old music and serves cold beer and cocktails. Mechanical bull included.

Located inside Boomtown Casino & Hotel in Harvey, Club 38 is the perfect VIP experience. Available through Boomtown’s mychoice® loyalty program, guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks after signing up.

Evangeline provides some of the best Cajun food that can be found in the French Quarter. Enjoy local craft beers and other drinks the restaurant offers like the strawberry blonde or the rum punch.

The Fillmore is a beautiful, state-of-the-art 22,000 square-foot entertainment space above Harrah’s Casino. While there for a night of live music, make sure to grab a cocktail in BG’s Lounge.

The House of Blues offers one of the best nightlife experiences in all of NOLA. Choose from a long list of beers, wines, and more and jam out to one of the venue’s many live music events.

Located right next to the French Market, JINX has an extensive beer list and top-notch cocktails such as the Decatur Mule, El Guapo, and Blue Milk. It offers hookahs with different flavors to choose from.

Lots A Luck Tavern is one of the best places in New Orleans to play bar games. Watch the next big football game while enjoying some cold beer or some of the bar’s other refreshments.

Cold beer and other specialty drinks including frozen Irish coffee, cherry limeade, and frozen sangria await at Martine’s Lounge. Pop-ups are frequently are on-site to offer food.

Open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., Pal’s Lounge is one of New Orleans’ perfect late-night spots. Some of Pal’s most popular, and affordable, drinks include the gingerita, the watermelon mojito, and the bacon Bloody Mary.

Located atop of the Higgins Hotel, Rosie’s surrounds guests with World War II-era Americana. Cold beer and delicious small plates like fries loaded with brisket and bacon cheese curds are available.

Stained Glass is Gretna’s premiere self-serve wine bar. This upscale, unpretentious bar offers over 300 wine bottles and 24 self-serve wine taps, as well as spirits, draft beer, and cocktails.

Stumpy’s Hatchet House gives patrons the perfect opportunity to test their hatchet-throwing skills. Light snacks and refreshing drinks from Stumpy’s fully-stocked bar are available for a quick pick-me-up.

Enjoy all sorts of entertainment like live music and open mic nights at The Garage. In addition to a fully stocked bar, the venue offers tasty NOLA favorites such as gumbo and spicy beef yaka mein.

The Marsh Room is one of the best establishments to hang out at in Metairie. While sipping on your favorite drink, grab some bites such as cheese curds, steak, and the bar’s “Marsh burger.”

The Metropolitan is one of New Orleans’ premiere nightclubs. While partying with your friends, make sure to visit the multiple different bars located all around the large, two-story club.

The Rabbit Hole is a truly eclectic club that always provides a great night of fun. Enjoy the venue’s outdoor and indoor stages for live music, as well as The Rabbit Hole’s downstairs bar.

The Royal Frenchmen Hotel is a cozy spot to stay to be close to the Frenchmen Street action. It also features a great bar in the lobby with a fantastic Happy Hour and live music on the weekends.

Beer lovers will be happy when they see Tracey’s six draught taps and over 100 bottles of different brands to choose from. The bar also serves delicious oysters, poboys, and more.

Treme Hideaway is one of New Orleans’ best kept secrets. Tucked away in the historic Treme neighborhood, locals can flock to this night club for R&B music, DJ sounds, and hot food.

Tropical is a Bourbon Street staple that is beloved by both tourists and locals. The bar is best known for being the birthplace of the “hand grenade,” aka New Orleans’ most powerful drink.

Complete with beer, 15 TVs, and an outdoor patio, Ugly Dog Saloon is the perfect spot to watch the Saints game. Enjoy delicious, smoky BBQ classics such as Buffalo fried ribs and smoked pulled pork.

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