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TIME FOR A DRINK, YA’ THINK? If the phrase “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” wasn’t invented here, it should’ve been. Louisianans love to let the good times roll with a delicious libation, from classic brunch cocktails in the morning, to frosty afternoon craft beers on the water, to a one-of-a-kind nightcap in a jazz lounge. Cheers! Kick-Start Your Day Brunch isn’t just a boozy mid-morning meal here, it’s a part of Louisiana’s culinary culture – a care-free start to the day not to be missed. Settle in for a feast while sipping a spicy Bloody Mary, bubbly mimosa or maybe a signature Brandy Milk Punch at Brennan’s in New Orleans. Cream, vanilla and nutmeg spiked with a shot of bourbon or brandy? Yes, please! An Afternoon Refresher Nothing beats the heat like an icy craft beer and you can quench that thirst in Louisiana from A (Abita Brewing Company in Covington) to Z (Zony Mash Beer Project in New Orleans). To the west, put on your Rally Cap in Baton Rouge before heading up to Twenty 8 West and Huckleberry Brewing in Alexandria. Northern Louisiana adds another six-pack of breweries: Utility in Ruston, Flying Tiger in Monroe and four more in Shreveport, including Flying Heart and Great Raft. If you’re feeling fruity, Kingfish Cider in Jefferson Parish makes tangy apple and pear ciders as one of the few solely female-owned alcohol makers in the nation. Wine Down and Relax Think wine is more divine? Sample Louisiana’s grape harvest at Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard in Bush or Landry Vineyards in West Monroe. When you’re ready to paint the town, slip into a swanky cocktail lounge in the French Quarter, bet on casinos in Lake Charles or dive into the mysterious world of absinthe at Pamplona Tapas Bar in Lafayette. Sip It at the Source Louisiana is not only the birthplace – and best place – for some of the world’s most famous cocktails, but you can also enjoy them at the very places they were invented in New Orleans. Sip America’s first cocktail – the Sazerac – at The Roosevelt New Orleans or savor a Vieux Carré at the spinning Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone. Brave a bold French 75 at Arnaud’s or go for the Grasshopper at Tujague’s. Read the stories behind these classic drinks and see how to make them yourself at LouisianaTravel.com/culinary/louisiana-recipes!
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