Alcoholic Beverages in New Orleans

In its original form, this Southern classic used whiskey as its base, along with a secret combination of spices. Sometime in the 20th century, the original recipe was changed, and whiskey was merely used as a flavoring, while the drink was based o... READ MORE

Originating from New Orleans, the timeless cocktail known as Sazerac is made with a combination of cognac or rye whiskey, bitters, absinthe, and sugar. Rye whiskey and absinthe can sometimes be replaced by bourbon whiskey and Herbsaint or... READ MORE

Known as the specialty drink of New Orleans, where it was invented in 1887 as the first beverage in the fizz family, Gin Fizz is a cocktail made with gin, Gomme syrup or sugar, lemon juice, and soda water. The cocktail is prepared by shak... READ MORE

Vieux Carré was invented in New Orleans sometime in the 1930s. It is made with rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine (French herbal liqueur), Angostura bitters, and Peychaud's bitters. The ingredients are mixed in a mixi... READ MORE

Grasshopper is a sweet, minty cocktail characterized by its green color. It is made with a combination of equal parts crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and fresh cream. The ingredients are shaken with ice, then strained into ... READ MORE

Hurricane is a sweet cocktail originating from New Orleans. It is prepared with a combination of rum, lemon juice, and passion fruit syrup. In order to prepare it, all ingredients are shaken with ice, then strained into a glass filled wit... READ MORE

Ramos Gin Fizz is an American cocktail made with a combination of gin, sugar syrup, lime juice, lemon juice, cream, egg whites, orange flower water, vanilla extract, and soda water. All ingredients except soda are poured in a mixing glass... READ MORE

Sidecar is an old cocktail made with a combination of cognac and equal parts triple sec and lemon juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients are shaken with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass. Sidecar’s origins are pretty ... READ MORE

Invented by Antoine Peychaud in the 1830s, this bitter was originally developed as a health tonic. Peychaud was a New Orleans apothecary of Creole origin who based the drink on an old recipe that his father brought from Haiti. He mixed the drink i... READ MORE

Milk Punch is a creamy cocktail that hails from New Orleans. It is made with a strong spirit such as brandy, bourbon, or rum, and although it is quite versatile, other ingredients are usually milk, sugar, and vanilla. The preparation is s... READ MORE

La Louisiane, also known as À La Louisiane or De La Louisiane, is a classic cocktail from New Orleans that combines rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine (herbal French liqueur), Peychaud’s bitters, and a das... READ MORE

Brandy Crusta is a classic brandy-forward cocktail that was introduced in the 1850s. It was illustrated in Jerry Thomas' Bartender's Guide from 1862. It combines brandy (typically Cognac), orange liqueur, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, ... READ MORE

Herbsaint is an anise-flavored liqueur that originated in New Orleans. It was created in 1934 by J.M. Legendre, a New Orleans pharmacist who loosely modeled the drink on absinthe, which was prohibited in the US at the time. The liqueur is... READ MORE

Bloody Bull is a spin on the classic Bloody Mary. Along with traditional ingredients, this version includes an interesting addition of beef broth (beef consommé). Standard components in a Bloody Bull include tomato juice, vodka, beef broth,... READ MORE

Café brûlot is one of the legendary vintage cocktails that originated in New Orleans. The recipe is complex and includes one orange zest cut into one long spiral and studded with cloves. Other ingredients include extra orange... READ MORE

Absinthe Frappé is a classic cocktail that dates back to the early 20th century and is intimately linked with the vibrant and colorful history of New Orleans, created by bartender Cayetano Ferrer at the city's famed Absinthe House Bar. It's... READ MORE

This flaming cocktail is a favorite at parties, named after the fact that it tastes similar to Dr. Pepper, a popular carbonated soft drink. It is made with a combination of beer, amaretto, and rum. In order to prepare it, a pint glass should be fi... READ MORE

Ojen is a popular cocktail from New Orleans that combines the anise-based Ojén and Peychaud's Bitters. The drink is assembled by pouring Ojén in a glass filled with crushed ice. The combination is then topped with a dash of ... READ MORE

Aguardiente de Ojén is an anise-flavored spirit that originated in a small village of Ojén in southern Andalusia. The original, which was probably based on a wine distillate, dates from 1830 when Pedro Morales distilled his ... READ MORE