SUMMER DRINK GUIDE 1
SUMMER
Drink Guide THE SAZERAC COCKTAIL SAZERAC HOUSE The official Cocktail of New Orleans. It features the simple combination of Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Herbsaint, Peychaud’s Bitters and a touch of sweet sugar. 101 Magazine St., NOLA • 504-910-0100 sazerachouse.com
2 LA STRADA PAL’S LOUNGE Montenegro Italian amaro, rosemary-infused hibiscus-orange aperitivo, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Join us at Mid-city’s best neighborhood bar serving up delicious seasonal drinks, specialty cocktails, beer and wine. 949 N. Rendon St., NOLA • 504-488-7257 facebook.com/palslounge
3 QUE PINA CAFE CARMO Barsol Pisco, fresh pineapple, lime, Aji Amarillo pepper, mint and cilantro, agave. 527 Julia St., NOLA • 504-875-4132 • cafecarmo.com
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THE SAZERAC COCKTAIL Sazerac House
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LA STRADA Pal’s Lounge
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QUE PINA Cafe Carmo
Our top shelf margarita, made with Espolon reposado tequila, Grand marnier, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. 100% of proceeds from this drink go to the “hogs for the cause” charity. 4141 Bienville St. #110, NOLA 504-488-7427 • freysmokedmeat.com
5 WINE WEDNESDAYS
THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA You just can’t ask for a better deal than half-priced Wine! That’s what you get at Theo’s! Half-priced bottles of wine with a food purchase every Wednesday. Pizzas, sandwiches, salads & more. 5 Metro locations: Magazine St., Mid-City, Elmwood, Metairie, and Covington. theospizza.com
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THE HOGARITA Frey Smoked Meat Co.
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WINE WEDNESDAYS Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza
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ANEJO-GINGER OLD FASHIONED The Jazz Playhouse
6 ANEJO-GINGER OLD FASHIONED
THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE Their delicious Anejo-Ginger Old Fashioned comes with Herradura Anejo Tequila, Burrows Intense Ginger Liqueur and The Bitter Truth Lemon Bitters. 300 Bourbon St., NOLA • 504-553-2299 sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse
7 SPARKLING HIBISCUS MARTINI MARTINE’S Cathead Honeysuckle vodka, housemade hibiscus tea, orange & cranberry, topped with Champagne! 2347 Metairie Rd., Metairie • 504-831-8637 facebook.com/martineslounge
8 BOW-WOW NEYOW’S CREOLE CAFÉ
The Bow-Wow is Neyow’s signature 32oz cocktail made with light rum, dark rum and fruit punch. Garnished with lemon and lime slices, the Bow-Wow is perfect for hot Summer nights. 3332 Bienville St., NOLA • 504-827-5474 neyows.com
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SPARKLING HIBISCUS MARTINI Martine’s
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BOW-WOW Neyow’s Creole Cafe
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CORAMINO & CLUB Proximo Spirits
9 CORAMINO & CLUB PROXIMO SPIRITS
Make a refreshing cocktail using Gran Coramino Cristalino, Premium sparkling water, and Lime peel wrapped around crystalized ginger. proximospirits.com
10 VODKA BLUEBERRY LEMONADE LOTSA LUCK Stop in for a refreshing Vodka Blueberry Lemonade just like Momma used to make. Enjoy it on the patio or belly up to the bar. Either way it’s delicious. 203 Homedale St., NOLA • 504-483-0978 Facebook.com/LotsALucknola
11 BLOODBEETSUGARMAGIC TAVOLINO
St. George chile vodka, housemade beetjalapeno syrup, jalapeno & lime. 141 Delaronde St., NOLA • 504- 605-3365 TavolinoNOLA.com
12 THAI SAZERAC BUDSI’S
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VODKA BLUEBERRY LEMONADE Lotsa Luck
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BLOODBEETSUGARMAGIC Tavolino
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THAI SAZERAC Budsi’s
Budsi’s features an eclectic take on an old favorite with their Thai Sazerac. A Thai chiliinfused simple syrup gives this cocktail its kick, while Thai holy basil infuses it with an unforgettable, fragrant flavor. 1760 N. Rampart St., NOLA • 504-381-4636 budsisthai.com
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4 THE HOGARITA FREY SMOKED MEAT CO.
DAB’S BISTRO Come try one of our many craft cocktails. If you’re looking for something light & refreshing try our Ponchatoula Strawberry Martini. If you come for lunch on Fridays it’s $3! 3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie LA 504-581-8511 • dabsbistro.com
14 CAPRI BLU MARTINI CAPRI BLU BAR
Upscale Piano Bar offers a large selection of Wines by the Glass, including Champagnes, Sparkling, White, Blush, Red & Port Wines. Happy Hour Mon-Friday 11am-7pm, Small Plates, Live Music Thu-Sat. 3100 19th St. • Metairie • 504-834-8583 andreasrestaurant.com
15 EXPANDED WINE LIST VENEZIA
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PONCHATOULA STRAWBERRY COCKTAIL
Dab’s Bistro
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CAPRI BLU MARTINI Capri Blu Bar
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EXPANDED WINE LIST Venezia
You know Venezia’s for classic New Orleans inspired Italian Cuisine. Now you can enjoy all of your favorites with more selections from their expanded wine list. By the glass or the bottle, the wine selection has something to pair with every dish! 134 N. Carrollton Ave., NOLA 504-488-7991 • venezianeworleans.net
16 STRAWBERRY LADY MARTIN’S WINE CELLAR
The Strawberry Lady is a play on the classic French 75 with a festive Louisiana spin. We combined Langlois-Chateau Crémant de Loire Brut NV Sparkling Wine, Citadelle Gin, and Cocktail & Sons “Fassionola,” a tropical fruit syrup with hibiscus flowers and La strawberries. 3827 Baronne St., NOLA • 504-899-7411 martinwine.com
17 MARACUYA MARTINI TITO’S CEVICHE & PISCO Pisco, passion fruit, freshly squeezed lime juice, egg whites and simple syrup It has character but it’s sweet and tangy! 5015 Magazine St., NOLA • 504-267-7612 titoscevichepisconola.com
18 JUANITA’S FROZEN MARGARITA
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STRAWBERRY LADY Martin’s Wine Cellar
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MARACUYA MARTINI Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco
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JUANITA’S FROZEN MARGARITA Juan’s Flying Burrito
JUAN’S FLYING BURRITO It’s what you need to beat this heat! Lunazul Reposado Margarita. Get nuts & add Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, or Pineapple. We have a Daily Happy Hour from 2 to 6 so this should give you time to try many of our Fly Dranks. Lower Garden District, Mid-City, Uptown, CBD and Coming to Freret in August! 504-529-5825 • juansflyingburrito.com
19 THE GULF BREEZE KATIE’S
Try our delicious Collins on the rocks made with Hendricks Neptunia, Cranberry and Grapefruit. See what kind of magic is happening behind the bar at Katie’s! 3701 Iberville St., NOLA 504-488-6582 • katiesinmidcity.com
20 OLD-FASHIONED MOSCA’S
Mosca’s offers a timeless Old-Fashioned to pair with their old-school Italian cuisine. 504- 436-8950 • 4137 US-90 West, Westwego moscasrestaurant.com
21 BLUE DRANK FLAMINGO A-GO-GO
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THE GULF BREEZE Katie’s
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OLD FASHIONED Mosca’s
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BLUE DRANK Flamingo A-Go-Go
Flamingo A-Go-Go brings a fishbowl of fun to the party with the Blue Drank. A flocktail with 151 Rum, Pineapple Rum, light Rum, blue Curacao, pineapple, and lime juices, the Blue Drank is a picture perfect party-starter. 869 Magazine St., NOLA 504-577-2202 • flamingonola.com
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13 PONCHATOULA STRAWBERRY COCKTAIL
A Royal Street stroll is incomplete without this Curio favorite. Made with Grey Goose Vodka, Curacao, lime juice, simple syrup and blackberries, the 4th Ward is certain to provide the perfect sip. 301 Royal St, NOLA 504-717-4198 • curionola.com
23 AMALFI COLLINS
A TAVOLA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR The Amalfi Collins is a big reason why A Tavola’s Happy Hour is considered one of the best in the city. Bombay Sapphire, fresh squeezed lemonade, mint and soda water make up this refreshing guest favorite. 3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie 504-577-2235 • atavo.la
24 ISADORA DUNCAN BROUSSARD’S EMPIRE BAR
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4TH WARD Curio Bistro
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AMALFI COLLINS A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar
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ISADORA DUNCAN Broussard’s Empire Bar
The Isadora Duncan is an Empire Bar favorite. Crafted with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Blackberries, Lemon, Honey-Sage Syrup, this cocktail is as tasty as it is picture worthy. 819 Conti St., NOLA • 504-581-3866 broussards.com/menu/empire-bar
25 HURRICANE ERNST CAFE
Recognized for top-notch bar menu & specials, Ernst Cafe’s Hurricane packs a punch. Made with light & dark Rums and fresh fruit juices, this Hurricane is in a category all its own. 600 S Peters St. NOLA 504-525-8544 • ernstcafe.com
26 LEMON DROP MARTINI BOULEVARD BISTRO
From power lunches to Happy Hour and everything in between, the Lemon Drop Martini makes an eye-catching splash. Made with Tito’s or Grey Goose Vodka the Lemon Drop martini is the life of the party. Metairie, Elmwood and Covington 504-889-2301 • boulevardbistro.com
27 NONNO’S SIGNATURE NONNO’S
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HURRICANE Ernst Cafe
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LEMON DROP MARTINI Boulevard Bistro
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NONNO’S SIGNATURE Nonno’s
Nonno’s Signature comes with a Rum shot, Tequila shot, Vodka shot, Nonno’s pink lemonade and Nonno’s sweet tea. Like an Arnold Palmer, but so much better. Come check out their new location in the Marigny! 1940 Dauphine St., NOLA • 504-354-1364 nonnoscajuncuisineandpastries.com
28 ROAD TO KFAR SHAYA
Named after one of the biggest hibiscus farms in Israel, Kfar Warburg, this tequila cocktail highlights hibiscus, sumac, pomegranate, & lime. It’s almost too easy to enjoy with any Shaya dish. 4213 Magazine Street, NOLA • 504-891-4213 shayarestaurant.com
29 BIRD’S EYE VIEW CHO THAI
Experience the tastes of Thailand with a kick of spice when you sip on our Bird’s Eye View! This delicious cocktail includes thai chili tequila, mango, ginger, and lime-chili salt. 3218 Magazine Street, NOLA • 504-381-4264 chothairestaurant.com
30 SMOKEY Y EL BANDITO JINX BAR AND GRILL
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ROAD TO KFAR Shaya
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BIRD’S EYE VIEW Cho Thai
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SMOKEY Y EL BANDITO Jinx Bar and Grill
The Smokey y El Bandito is made with Montelobos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes chili liquor, lime, watermelon, & agave. All drinks are 25% off during Happy hour Monday-Thursday 2-7pm! 504-510-2797 • 91 French Market Pl., NOLA jinxnola.com
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22 4TH WARD CURIO BISTRO
An Italian-style Pilsner that features a light malt base with a nuanced hop character...extremely clean and bright with a dry and crisp finish, dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc for an expressive nose with hints of white grapes that play with citrus notes resulting in a fresh and intriguing aroma. 1709 Corbin Rd, Hammond LA 985-318-0723 • gnarlybeer.com/
32 ALLEY BAR FROZEN SANGRIA GASA GASA
The perfect frozen Cocktail for cooling down in the Summer, the classic Sangria. Made with red wine, orange liqueur, honey, strawberry, lime, orange and pineapple Juice 4920 Freret St., NOLA 504-571-5522 facebook.com/gasagasaonfreret
33 BLOODY MARY MOTHER’S
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SKATER AID Gnarly Barley
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ALLEY BAR FROZEN SANGRIA Gasa Gasa
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BLOODY MARY Mother’s
Some like it hot! Mother’s spicy Bloody Mary packs heat and a kick. Tomato juice is amped up with seasonings & hot sauce. The more you sweat, the more you’ll cool off in the heat. 401 Poydras St., NOLA • 504-523-9656 mothersrestaurant.net
34 TWO WAY FROSÉ COMMON INTEREST
We blend a vodka rosé with our house rosé, add in some watermelon purée and fresh juices to get a lighter frozen drink. Perfect to cool off on a hot summer day. $1 from each purchase goes to House of Tulip during Pride month! 705 Common St., NOLA 504-595-5605 commoninterestnola.com
35 TAN LINES COCKTAIL & SONS
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TWO WAY FROSé Common Interest
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TAN LINES Cocktail & Sons
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SIMPLY SPIKED LEMONADE Simply Spiked
1.5oz coconut rum, .5oz lime juice, .5oz pineapple juice, .5oz Cocktail & Sons Watermelon Basil syrup, 1 topo chico This cocktail works best if all of the ingredients have been chilled beforehand. Drink or pour out 3 oz of topo chico from the bottle. Pour in the remaining ingredients. Garnish with anything you have on hand! We used coconut flakes, lime, pineapple fronds, & watermelon. store.cocktailandsons.com
36 SIMPLY SPIKED LEMONADE
Expertly blended alcohol and 5% real fruit juice. Ready to drink spiked lemonade in four flavors – signature lemonade, strawberry, blueberry and watermelon. drinksimplyspiked.com
37 THE LEGACY SOUR
LEGACY KITCHEN’S STEAK AND CHOP Legacy Kitchen’s Steak and Chop’s signature cocktail features Hennessy, Grand Marnier, orange juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. 91 Westbank Expy #51, Gretna 504-513-2606 • legacykitchen.com
38 VINTAGE COCKTAIL THE VINTAGE
Hoodoo Chicory liqueur, Tito’s, Irish cream, espresso. This upgraded Espresso Martini pairs perfect with beignets. 3121 Magazine St., NOLA 504-324-7144 • thevintagenola.com
39 THE LEGACY SMASH
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THE LEGACY SOUR
Legacy Kitchen’s Steak and Chop
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VINTAGE COCKTAIL The Vintage
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THE LEGACY SMASH Legacy Craft Tavern
LEGACY KITCHEN CRAFT TAVERN This refreshing summer cocktail features Legacy whiskey, strawberry syrup, and fresh mint. 700 Tchoupitoulas St. #3612, NOLA 504-613-2350 • legacykitchen.com
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31 SKATER AID GNARLY BARLEY