by Allison Davis
Thursday, March 24th is officially National Cocktail Day! New Orleans is covered in amazing bars, lounges and clubs perfectly fit to enjoy and partake in this boozy and oh-so-necessary celebration. Whether you’re into the classic cocktails, something playful and fun, or completely exotic- here are the Top 10 Cocktails in New Orleans right now!
Emeril’s
800 Tchoupitoulas St.
(504) 528-9393
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Emeri’s has a rotating punch service that will rock your socks off! It is constantly changing and somehow always getting better! Their current rotating punch service is cognac based with vanilla and chai. Yum!
Hotel Fontenot’s Peacock Room
501 Tchoupitoulas Street
504-324-3073
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Peacock Room’s cocktails definitely match the vibes of the entire room- colorful, playful, yet sophisticated. Their colors are always vibrant, the decor is inviting and the flavors of each cocktail are so unique and mouthwatering!
Otra Vez
1001 Julia Street
(504) 354-8194
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Otra Vez not only knows how to make a great classic margarita, they know how to put a unique twist on it that will appeal to all preferences, whether sweet, spicy, earthy, or decadent. This featured cocktail is a margarita enhanced with butterfly pea flower tea, giving it that gorgeous purple look.
Saint John
1117 Decatur Street
504-581-8120
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Located in the French Quarter, this place not only has delicious Cajun cuisine, but craft cocktails that will make you never want to leave! Using local Who Dat Bourbon, this featured Old Fashioned is great for those who love to keep it simple in the Big Easy.
Basin Seafood & Spirits
3222 Magazine Street
504-302-7391
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This gorgeous cocktail is known as the “Old Magazine” a twist off an Old Fashioned. Italian wild cherry, plum bitters and Double Rye- this cocktail is flowing with good Uptown vibes.
Paladar 511
511 Marigny Street
504-509-6782
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Rye, Cognac, Chamomile, and Malmsey Madeira- all amazing ingredients to complete this one-of-a-kind cocktail, only found in this Bywater gem. If you love a good bourbon with a hint of floral, this cocktail is perfect for you!
Cure
4905 Freret Street
504-302-2357
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Fun, upbeat, and hip- this local neighborhood bar on Freret Street is the perfect place to get either a classic Old Fashioned or a refreshing frozen Daiquiri. Their happy hour and bar snacks are hard to beat as well. It’s the original New Orleans cocktail lounge, and it’s a perfect late-night spot for locals and tourists.
Gris Gris
1800 Magazine Street
504-272-0241
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Gris Gris is definitely the ultimate brunch spot known for their classic, mouthwatering Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas, but their Irish Coffee is what really makes them stand out. It is a rich, frozen blend of Tullamore Dew, cold brew, coffee liqueur, and Evangeline’s praline liqueur making it a perfect treat to start your day.
Bar MariLou
1544 Carondelet Street
504.814.7711
Sultry, seductive, and slightly eccentric- this place is totally Instagram photo-worthy with deliciously sexy craft cocktails to match! A personal favorite cocktail is the “Tokyo Record,” a blend of Japanese whiskey, Amontillado Sherry, elderflower, lemon and vanilla.
Hot Tin
2031 St. Charles Avenue
(504) 323-1500
This place definitely has one of the best views in the city. Overlooking the entire New Orleans skyline, Hot Tin is located in the once intimate penthouse suite of the Pontchartrain Hotel. Their cocktails are exquisite and the atmosphere will take you back in time.
