Cocktails

Your choice – high class cocktails crafted by America’s finest mixologists or green grenades on Bourbon Street.  We vote for the former and recommend these 12 establishments and a sampling of their best libations.

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Arnaud’s French 75 Bar

The French 75 – Cognac, Champagne, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup – classic craft cocktails at their very best.

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Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

Latitude 29 – Eight-year Demerara Rum, Passion Fruit Purée, Homemade Madagascar Vanilla Syrup, Orange, Pineapple and Lemon.   Introduce yourself to the guy in the straw hat.  He’s Jeff DzBeachbumdzBerry, the godfather of all things Tiki and author of 6 books on vintage Tiki drinks and culture.

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Cure

Rum Old Fashion – El Dorado 5 Year Old Rum, Angostura Orange Bitters, Angostura Aromatic Bitters, Demorara Simple Syrup.  A nationally recognized leader of the cocktail revolution.

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Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar

Dark & Stormy – Goslin’s Black Seal Rum and Ginger Beer.  Suggest you indulge while smoking an AVO XO Trio Maestoso and listening to live jazz.

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Carousel Bar at The Monteleone Hotel

The Monteleone Cocktail  – Whiskey, Domain de Canton, St. Germaine, Orange Bitters, Ginger Ale.Set in an antique revolving carousel.

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Hot Tin Bar at The Pontchartrain Hotel

Sweater Weather – Bulleit Rye, Laird’s Applejack, Cinnamon, Herb Saint.  The best view of NOLA.

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Napoleon House

Pimm’s Cup – Pimm’s #1 Gin, Sweet & Sour, Lemonade and A Splash of Sprite and Garnished With A Cucumber.  Sit next to the French doors in the home built for Napoleon.

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Pirate’s Alley Café

Hand Crafted Cajun Spiced Bloody Mary – sit outside in the shadow of St. Louis Cathedral.

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Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel

Sazerac – Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Peychaud Bitters, Sugar, Herbsaint Rinsed Glass.  Beautifully restored bar, close your eyes and imagine sitting next to Tennessee Williams while he talks about writing ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’

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Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge

Possum Drop – A Shot of Jagermeister and A Pint of Schlitz, in honor of the patron hit in the head by a possum falling through the roof – recognized by Anthony Bourdain as the best dive bar in NOLA.

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Sylvain

Blood In The Gulfstream – Pisco, Orgeat, Campari, Citrus.   A serious craft cocktail bar located in the home of NOLA’s most notorious madam.

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The Victorian Lounge at The Columns Hotel

Mint Julep – Fresh Mint, Whisky and Simple Syrup – sit on the front porch overlooking St. Charles Avenue, location, location, location.

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