Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey
December 13, 2022 :: There’s no denying the wintertime appeal of cinnamon whiskey. While the rocket-fuel burn is part of the allure to slinging...
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Boozy Bourbon Hot Cocoa
November 22, 2022 :: Winter cocktail season is fleeting but what a wondrous window of time for warming hands together over stronger, darker spirits....
Amaro Milk Punch
August 24, 2022 :: Gianna's Italian take on the beloved brunch cocktail
Peacock-tails at the Peacock Room
August 4, 2022 :: The Peacock Room is a big bold sip for the senses down to the exquisite garnishes.
Punch List: Where to Book the Liveliest Brunches in New Orleans
May 27, 2022 :: Looking for that extra-brunchy vibe—corks popping, a jazzy brass band, perhaps a few drag queens? The Old Guard like Galatoire’s,...
Couvant’s Comeback: The Big Easy’s Newest Brasserie
March 16, 2022 :: From Paris to off Poydras, Chef Ryan Pearson returns to his home state of Louisiana to merge flavors of France...
Brambling Man
March 24, 2022 :: The Bramble, essentially a gin sour with a crème de mûre float, is a modern classic. As the weather warms and...
Big Batch Pink French 75s
December 23, 2021 :: Have yourself a merry little pink Christmas with French 75s you can batch. With a whole bottle of Pink Gin,...
Peanut Butter Whiskey Milk Punch
December 14, 2021 :: For a fun holiday variation on Bourbon Milk Punch, make it Screwball Whiskey! Virgin Hotels New Orleans shares their signature brunch cocktail made with peanut butter whiskey.
Disco Cosmos: Serve these festive party dranks
November 18, 2021 :: Too much party-planning panic, not enough disco? Make deconstructed Cosmos that you build over ice! Not a martini glass in...