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ntoine Amédé Peychaud presumably mixed the first Sazerac
in his Royal Street pharmacy at some point in the 1830s. Or
did saloon owner omas Handy perfect this dandy drink in
the 1870s? It's complicated – and frankly, who cares?
In New Orleans, patrons are more concerned about finding their
next craft concoction than knowing its origin story. e Crescent
City's cocktail culture is thriving, and classic creations are still being
shaken and stirred, savored and served, in historic bars and renowned
restaurants all over town.
Try them all, but pace yourself with a self-guided walking tour
through the historic French Quarter or venture out to the glamorous
Garden District. You can even flex your mixology muscle at home with
some cocktail recipes inspired by the originals.
Fall is the perfect time to sip and stroll through New Orleans. Pull
up a chair at an outdoor event or stay socially distanced with other
foodies at the Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival. Cheers!
Shaken and stirred
BY KATHY NOLAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
LES BONS TEMPS ROULER! WHETHER YOU ARE TRAVELING, OR NOT,
GET IN THE NEW ORLEANS SPIRIT WITH A COCKTAIL
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