Alyson Sheppard is a food writer and hangover specialist based in the South.

17 Green Drinks for St. Patrick's Day That Actually Taste Good (Playboy.com)

17 Green Drinks for St. Patrick's Day That Actually Taste Good (Playboy.com)

This St. Patrick’s Day, upgrade your green beer to a green drink that isn’t dripping with food coloring. These 17 verdant cocktails, made by bartenders from across the country, feature ingredients such as Green Chartreuse, vegetable juice and matcha to give them an all-natural, leafy glow. And they taste pretty darn good, too. Sláinte!

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Chef's Corner: Paul Kahan on Chicago, Big Chef Egos and Donald Trump (Playboy.com)

Chef's Corner: Paul Kahan on Chicago, Big Chef Egos and Donald Trump (Playboy.com)

9 Essential Food and Drink Stops in Austin During SXSW (Playboy.com)

9 Essential Food and Drink Stops in Austin During SXSW (Playboy.com)