New Orleans Cocktail History

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New Orleans famously loves a drink and its affinity
with cocktail history definitely backs that up.
Cocktails such as The Sazerac, Hurricane, Vieux Carré & Ramos Gin Fizz were created there while
other classics purely came to fame in the bars of New Orleans.
The word cocktail was first said to be use in New York in the early 1800’s, although New Orleans
wasn’t far behind. Antoine Peychaud who opened his French Quarter apothicary in the 1830’s was
selling homemade bitters for medicinal purposes until he realized that they tasted better with a
splash of brandy and some sugar.
Bitters has become a modern bar staple with, Peychaud’s, becoming a must have. He is also credited
with the invention of The Sazerac, now the official cocktail of New Orleans.

nola’s NON- ALCOHOLIC cocktails

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CRESCENT CITY
PEAR NECTAR - LEMON - WHITE CHOCOLATE - SODA / 14
Named for the sharp bend in the Mississippi that passes through New Orleans, this non-alcoholic cocktail doesn’t
just taste great but will keep your mind sharp long into the night.
LIKE IT BOOZY? ADD SOME WHISKY / 20

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THE SPOTTED CAT
BANANA - LEMON - RED WINE SYRUP - popcorn / 14
The Spotted Cat is a New Orleans jazz institution and we pay homage to them every Thursday night with our own
live Jazz. Like Jazz, this non-alcoholic cocktail is smooth, creamy with just a little pop.
LIKE IT BOOZY? ADD SOME WHISKY / 20

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drinks you wont find anywhere else

THYME ON THE SIDE

SPEYSIDE SCOTCH - LEMON - THYME & APRICOT - soda / 20
Speyside whisky is known for being deliciously fruity. The apple, pear and honey here make it perfect for a highball.
A super refreshing cocktail, it will be hard to take your thyme with this one.

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SAINTS GOLD
BOURBON - AMONTILLADO - LEMON - ipa honey / 20
WHO DAT SAY THEY GON BEAT THEM SAINTS!!
NOLA’s take on the classic Goldrush Cocktail, the addition of Sherry and IPA Honey take it the endzone.

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hurricane
house spiced rum - fresh citrus - passionfruit - plum grenadine / 20
Attributed to the old speakeasy of Pat O’Brien’s, this drink is now a mainstay in New Orleans. Bustling with tropical fruits
originally designed to hide the taste of cheaper booze - but don’t worry, we haven’t cut any corners!

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lady nola
amaro - triple sec - moonshine - bitter vermouth - passionfruit - citrus / 20
This gem has become a signature house classic here at NOLA Adelaide. Designed to slowly persuade you over to the wonderful
world of whiskey. It’s fresh & fruity but still packs a sneaky moonshine punch. Drink before, during or after food.

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ESPRESSO DU MONDE
vanilla infused whiskey - fresh espresso - blueberry & date - beignet / 20
Redfining the coffee cocktail - dark fruits balanced with fresh espresso from Exchange cafe, just a few doors down. Paying
homage to ‘Cafe Du Monde’ where you’ll find the best Beignets in New Orleans, you’ll also find one atop your glass here too.

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GENE’S LAST DRINK
Dry Hibiscus vermouth - bourbon - strawberry - rhubarb / 20
Founded in 1968, Gene’s Po-Boys served it’s last customer earlier this year. Like NOLA, the bright pink restaurant was
know for it’s late night eats and of course Po-Boys. Long live Gene’s.
We also can’t forget NOLA regular ‘Gene’ who despite the name and bottle we wish many more drinks to come.
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Our personal version of timeless creations

SCOFFLAW
Bulleit rye whiskey - dry vermouth - plum grenadine - citrus / 20
The Americans tried to make fun of those who drank during prohibition, by calling them a ‘Scofflaw’. So of course the French
thought it would be a great laugh to make a cocktail by this same name. We love a great story behind a delicious drink!
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BOULEVARDIER
rittenhouse rye whiskey - sweet vermouth - campari / 20
The is the Whiskey Lover’s Negroni - This classic has been around since 1927. While most would look to use a bourbon,
we’ve found a delicious formula in using a rye whiskey, balancing its soft spice notes with the sweet vermouth.
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NEW YORK SOUR
buffalo trace bourbon - local red wine - citrus - bitters / 20
This is the next step up from a Whiskey Sour - introducing a rich red wine to the formula. While it is common to float the
wine, we prefer to include it as an equal contender into the mix for a homogonised flavour and beautifully vibrant colour.
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MANHATTAN
rittenhouse rye whiskey - sweet vermouth - coffee bitters / 20
Everyone’s favourite classic cocktail - featuring our delicious rye of choice and including our own coffee bitters twist, this
timeless creation has stayed popular since the 1800 for a reason. And don’t let that soaked marachino cherry go to waste!
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SAZERAC (ny)
rittenhouse rye whiskey - brandy - bitters - absynthe rinse / 20
Legend has it that this might be America's first cocktail, more recently it was deemed the city's official cocktail by the Louisiana
House of Reps. In 1873, the recipe was altered to replace brandy with Rye whiskey, but we find the perfect balance of both.
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OLD FASHIONED
buffalo trace bourbon - simple syrup - bitters / 20
History suggests that the Old Fashioned is the original cocktail, first referencing the term in 1806.
It’s the simplest of drinks which require the best ingredients & timely experience to master, and we’re here to deliver.