{"id":22464,"date":"2017-02-04T22:09:12","date_gmt":"2017-02-04T22:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=22464"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:01:20","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:01:20","slug":"nola-cocktail-lover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/nola-cocktail-lover\/","title":{"rendered":"NOLA for the cocktail lover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Much has changed in New Orleans since its founding in the 1700s, but one thing has remained the same\u2014the city&#8217;s love affair with cocktails. Sip classic creations made famous in the Big Easy while diving into its boozy past. From bar-hopping in the French Quarter to cocktail-making classes, there are countless places to go and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Things-To-Do-In-New-Orleans.d178292.Travel-Guide-Activities\">things to do in New Orleans<\/a> that let you get your drink on.<br \/>\n<strong>New Orleans Classic Cocktails Tour<br \/>\n<\/strong>For an overview of everything that makes New Orleans the drinking capital of the country, look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/things-to-do\/new-orleans-classic-cocktails-tour.a447528.activity-details\">Classic Cocktail Tour<\/a> with New Orleans Culinary History Tours. With a local guide, visit renowned watering holes around Bourbon Street, sampling sips of famous libations like the French 75 and the Sazerac. The latter, a whiskey-based drink made with absinthe, is thought to the oldest cocktail in the US and is now the official drink of the city.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bartender_New-Orleans_Cocktails.jpg\" alt=\"Bartender pours Cocktails dramatically \" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sazerac at the Sazerac Bar<br \/>\n<\/strong>For a more in-depth experience of the country&#8217;s first cocktail, head to the Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel. Initially opened in 1938, the bar was restored to its original grandeur\u2014hand-painted murals, African walnut, and plush leather chairs\u2014after Hurricane Katrina. Today, it serves roughly 40,000 Sazeracs every year. Order one of their namesake creations as you chat with the resident mixologist and historian. Learn about the original recipe from the 1800s, how it&#8217;s been transformed through the years, and how the bar makes it today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Cocktail_New-Orleans_Day.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a Cocktail in a tumbler glass\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vieux Carr\u00e9 at the Carousel Bar &amp; Lounge<br \/>\n<\/strong>Travel down the street to the Carousel Bar for another one of NOLA&#8217;s famous cocktails\u2014the Vieux Carr\u00e9. The magnificent merry-go-round bar in the Hotel Monteleone is the birthplace of the creation, first poured in 1938. Since then, the cocktail\u2014whose name means Old Quarter in French\u2014has become synonymous with New Orleans itself. Made with equal parts rye, cognac, and sweet vermouth, plus a splash of Benedictine, the Vieux Carr\u00e9\u00a0is at once powerfully potent and delightfully complex, just like the Big Easy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Orleans Cocktail Experience Tour<br \/>\n<\/strong>For a different perspective, go behind the bar with the experts at New Orleans Secrets Tours. This unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/new-orleans-cocktail-experience-walking-tour.a453133.activity-details\">cocktail-making experience<\/a> teaches you how to craft the perfect drink, from fizzes and cobblers to Collins and slings. Meet your guide on the outskirts of the French Quarter to explore some of the ritziest bars in the neighborhood. Learn to mix, muddle, and strain classics like the tropical hurricane, brandy milk punch, and, of course, the Sazerac.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bourbon-Street_New-Orleans_Bar.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of empty Cocktail Bar in New Orleans\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Grasshopper at Tujague&#8217;s Restaurant<br \/>\n<\/strong>Often thought to have stemmed from the disco-era cocktail trend of the 1970s, the chocolatey, minty grasshopper actually dates back to New Orleans in 1919. The after-dinner drink was invented at Tujague&#8217;s Restaurant, the second-oldest eatery in the city. While the funky libation earned a bad rap in the mid-20th century for being overly cloying, it&#8217;s gotten cool again thanks to retooled recipes and quality ingredients. Head to its birthplace for their take on the classic, which includes a brandy float to cut the sweetness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Hurricane at Pat O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s<\/strong><br \/>\nA trip to NOLA wouldn&#8217;t be complete with a stop at Pat O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s, the preeminent rum bar in the city. Here, during World War II, the rum-forward hurricane was created when other liquors were in low supply. Grab a seat on the outdoor patio next to the flaming fountain and order a round served in delightfully gaudy cups. With a whopping 4 ounces (118 ml) of rum hidden beneath juice, grenadine, and sugar, it&#8217;s best to exercise caution\u2014these are easy to suck down but pack a category-5 punch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38611 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bar_New-Orleans_Interior.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of empty Cocktail Bar in New Orleans\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>French Quarter Cocktail Walking Tour<br \/>\n<\/strong>On this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/things-to-do\/french-quarter-cocktail-walking-tour.a185888.activity-details\">guided cocktail tour<\/a> with Gray Line New Orleans, go behind the scenes at historic bars, saloons, and the city&#8217;s oldest wine cellar. From centuries-old taverns to hip new watering holes, you&#8217;re given a snapshot of NOLA&#8217;s cocktail culture from its beginnings to present day. Order a classic like the Ramos gin fizz\u2014first invented at the bygone Imperial Cabinet Saloon\u2014which boasts an unmistakable egg white foam. Learn how the drink&#8217;s popularity and 12-minute mixing time at one point forced the Imperial to staff 32 bartenders at once.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Champagne Cocktail at Brennan&#8217;s<br \/>\n<\/strong>Simple and refreshing, the traditional champagne cocktail is beloved for a reason\u2014and there are few better places to order one than at Brennan&#8217;s. Originally established in 1946, the swanky spot closed in 2013, underwent a $20-million revamp, and reopened at the end of 2014. Don&#8217;t miss a chance to sip one of their festive creations in the oasis-like courtyard. For a special experience, make your way to the Bubbles at Brennan&#8217;s happy hour, where they saber a champagne bottle every Friday at 5.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Champagne_New-Orleans_Cocktails.jpg\" alt=\"Tuxedoed Bartender pours many Champagne Cocktails\" width=\"490\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Voodoo Daiquiri at Lafitte&#8217;s Blacksmith Shop<br \/>\n<\/strong>A visit to Lafitte&#8217;s Blacksmith Shop is more about the atmosphere than the actual cocktails, but it&#8217;s a must nonetheless. Founded by a pirate in 1775, Lafitte&#8217;s is the oldest bar in the American South. Order a round of their grape-flavored voodoo daiquiris and keep your eyes peeled for Lafitte. Word on the street is the ghost of the pirate still watches over his patrons to this day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Craft Cocktail &amp; Jazz Tour<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are tons of things to do in New Orleans, but for an experience unlike any other, combine 2 of the city&#8217;s most emblematic traditions\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/craft-cocktail-jazz-tour.a450762.activity-details\">cocktails and jazz<\/a>. Join the NOLA Brew Bus for a tour to 3 chic spots, where iconic drinks and &#8220;America&#8217;s classical music&#8221; await you. At each location you visit, a mixologist is ready to whip you up a drink either invented or made popular in New Orleans, including the Sazerac, the Pimm&#8217;s cup, and the French 75. 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