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5 of L.A.’s best green cocktails to try this St. Patrick’s Day
One of the best ways to embrace the St. Patrick’s Day spirit is with some spirits. While your college days of green beer and Irish Car Bombs may be behind you, there are plenty of delicious, refreshing viridescent mixed drinks to sample across the city. So, if you are looking to celebrate this Irish tradition with a delicious green cocktail, these watering holes are a must. 1886 Bar at the Raymond (Pasadena): Known as one of the best cocktail bars in the city, this place takes the craft of mixology very seriously with delightful details such as hand-cut ice, freshly-squeezed juices, as well as house-made infusions and tinctures. This charming establishment is even housed in a historic craftsman cottage. On St. Paddy’s Day, head bartender Peter Lloyd-Jones will be pouring the Tipperary, a specialty mixed drink with Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey, Green Chartreuse and Carpano Antica. Sláinte! The Pikey (Hollywood): If something bubbly is more your style, the Pikey’s Denver Mint Fizz with Jameson Irish Whiskey, mint, lemon, orange, club soda is highly recommended. Also, Michelin Star-awarded chef Ralph Johnson will be serving traditional Irish black-and-white pudding and corned beef and cabbage with horseradish cream. Yum! Sixth Street Tavern (Downtown): Located near Pershing Square, this modern gastropub will be celebrating the Emerald Isle with the Shamrock Shooter, a Midori-based cocktail with Irish whiskey and Bailey's, in addition to Leprechaun Juice, a sumptuous libation made w