A Spirited Celebration of Mixology, Culture, and Tradition
2025
September 15, 2025 – September 21, 2025
New Orleans is a city known for its vibrant culture, lively music, and rich culinary traditions. But there’s another aspect of the Crescent City that brings people together from around the world—its legendary cocktail scene. Enter New Orleans Cocktail Week, a celebration of the city’s deep-rooted cocktail heritage and the art of mixology that has shaped its social and cultural landscape.
A Week of Mixology and Culture
New Orleans Cocktail Week is more than just a celebration of drinks; it’s a fusion of history, culture, and innovation. Held annually, this week-long event invites locals, bartenders, cocktail enthusiasts, and industry experts to come together and celebrate everything that makes New Orleans one of the most famous cocktail cities in the world.
From classic concoctions to modern innovations, Cocktail Week showcases the evolution of the city’s iconic drinks. Whether you’re an amateur cocktail lover or a seasoned connoisseur, this event offers something for everyone—from cocktail-making classes and tastings to exclusive parties and seminars led by world-renowned bartenders.
Celebrating Classic New Orleans Cocktails
One of the highlights of New Orleans Cocktail Week is the opportunity to explore the city’s rich history through its most famous drinks. Known as the birthplace of some of the world’s most iconic cocktails, New Orleans is home to timeless favorites like:
- The Sazerac: Often referred to as the “world’s first cocktail,” the Sazerac is a staple of New Orleans’ cocktail culture. Made with rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar, and bitters, this drink has a storied history that dates back to the 19th century.
- The Ramos Gin Fizz: This frothy, citrusy delight has been a signature of New Orleans since the late 1800s. A combination of gin, lemon and lime juice, egg white, cream, and soda water, the Ramos Gin Fizz is known for its light, refreshing character.
- The Hurricane: Originally created at Pat O’Brien’s Bar, the Hurricane is a rum-based cocktail with passion fruit and lime juice, often associated with New Orleans’ boisterous festival season, including Mardi Gras.
- The Vieux Carré: Named after the French Quarter (Vieux Carré means “old square” in French), this cocktail combines rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and bitters for a drink that’s as complex and exciting as the city itself.
Plan Your Trip to New Orleans Cocktail Week
New Orleans Cocktail Week typically takes place in the spring, making it the perfect time to visit the city. The weather is ideal for exploring the streets of the French Quarter, soaking up the history, and enjoying the culinary and cocktail delights the city has to offer.
Whether you’re attending for the cocktails, the culture, or the camaraderie, New Orleans Cocktail Week promises an experience unlike any other. With events spread across the city’s most iconic bars and venues, you’ll have the chance to discover hidden gems, meet legendary bartenders, and toast to the timeless spirit of New Orleans.