It’s our favorite time of year! Spring has sprung and the bead trees, our native species, are adorned with purple, green and gold shiny blooms. Our Spring festival season includes Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival, St Patrick’s Day, and many more opportunities to celebrate. Mild weather invites us to imbibe in a cocktail or three alfresco in one of our many beautiful and charmingly romantic courtyards. Here are a few of our favorite places to bask in fresh air and glorious weather while enjoying a few refreshing sips.
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Merrymaking on the Rocks: Extraordinary Boutique Hotel Lounges
November 18, 2024
New Orleans boasts a rich cocktail culture with numerous iconic establishments that guarantee exceptional drinking experiences as you celebrate the season. Many New Orleans hotels are truly one-of-a-kind spaces with bars that cater to adults seeking conversation and a well-crafted beverage to celebrate the season. We recommend visiting some of our top choices.
The Polo Club at Windsor Court
thewindsorcourt.com
300 Gravier St.
The Polo Club at Windsor Court
thewindsorcourt.com
300 Gravier St.
In Good Spirits - Hypotonic Haunts That Are Sure to leave you Spellbound!
August 22, 2024
In a city swarming with ghost stories, voodoo rituals and vampire legends, as well as wickedly good cocktails, it should come as no surprise that spirits (both the kind in your glass, and those that you can sense, but can’t see) reign supreme. If the spirit moves you, look no further than these bewitching French Quarter haunts. So stop in for a spell, and pick your poison—if you dare!
Apothecary: 725 Saint Peter St.
Apothecary: 725 Saint Peter St.
Chill Out! Stirring It Up with Cool Summertime Sippers
May 30, 2024
In a city renowned for its cocktail scene, not to mention home to Tales of the Cocktail—the world’s leading cocktail conference that will be stirring things up from July 21 to 26—it’s not always easy to stand out in the Big Easy. And with more craft cocktail bars continuing to pop up, as well as local watering holes stepping up their mixing game, there are more options than ever for cocktail enthusiasts seeking the perfect blend. From tempting tiki booze bombs to cool Cuban classics, discovering a deliciously refreshing libation to chill out with is just a few sips away.
Raise a Glass to Festival Season!
February 23, 2024
Spring has sprung in New Orleans, and it’s officially Festival season with many celebratory holidays. The weather is sublime and it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy sipping a cocktail or two as spring celebrations get underway.
Holiday Revelry On the Rocks
November 27, 2023
’Tis the season for feeling thankful and festive! What better way to kick up our heels than to get out of the house and do a little shopping while treating ourselves special? One of my merrymaking holiday traditions is to shop with my naughty and nice girlfriends in the Quarter, stopping to sip a few cocktails that we refer to as “jingle juice” along the way to add extra cheer. Not just the usual eggnog or mulled wine, because the holidays are synonymous with celebration. Christmas trees, Kwanza kinara, and Hanukkah menorahs aren’t the only thing getting lit this season!
Crème de la Crème - Magnificent Meals with Superb Libations
August 23, 2023
There is a certain comfort I feel when my friends and I go to our favorite local bars to imbibe in perfectly balanced, well-executed cocktails. The camaraderie is enjoyable, and we often meet other like-minded folks to chat with and savor the moment and the joie de vivre we celebrate here in New Orleans. There are very few things I enjoy doing more but I have to say that if that bar happens to have excellent food as well, all is right in the world.
Sipping and Dipping in the Balmy Big Easy
May 24, 2023
Let’s raise a glass to sunshine, fresh air and light breezes as we head into summer! Summer vacation is finally here, and we all know what that means: soaking up some rays by the pool. And what better place to take a nice, refreshing dip than in a rooftop pool with stunning views and a fresh cocktail in hand? You can even treat yourself special and enjoy a staycation so you can truly immerse yourself in the poolside ambience and take an elevator home. Beat the heat and mix and mingle in one of New Orleans’ best-kept secrets!
Jazz Up Your Evenings with Refreshing Cocktails
March 03, 2023
Imaginative cuisine, world-class musical performances and tantalizing aromas are easy to find at our festivals. It’s a great time to let your hair down, wear your comfy colorful clothes, and indulge your senses while celebrating from “soup to nuts”—or should we say “Crawfish Monica to Sazeracs”. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating round of cocktails after a long hot day of festing!
Holidaze on the Rocks
December 15, 2022
Oh, it’s beginning to look a lot like cocktails! I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red, because it’s the most wonderful time of the year! May all your joys be true joys, and all your pain champagne! Admittedly, 2022 has been a bit rough, but New Orleans is always a place for celebration as we are always among the first to toast with a drink crafted for the season. Let’s eat, drink, and be merry! The “holidaze” and cocktails go together like gumbo and ile. At this most festive time of year, cheers and toasts abound!
Mingling with Spirits
September 06, 2022
Dozens of bottled spirits line the backbar of Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop. But this legendary dive on the corner of Bourbon and St. Phillip is equally renowned for spirits of the spectral variety. Occupying one of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter and one of the oldest examples of briquette-entre-poteaux (brick between cypress posts) architecture, it is named after Jean and Pierre Lafitte, notorious smugglers and privateers of the early 19th century.
