New Orleans Cocktails : An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired By The Big Easy. By Sarah Baird

Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of the city with this fun and elegant guide to the best bars and cocktails of New Orleans. Far more than just a cocktail recipe book,New Orleans Cocktailsfeatures signature creations by the best mixologists in the Big Easy, inspired by Crescent City musicians, writers, and revolutionaries alike.

More than 100 of New Orleans’ most exciting cocktails and bartender originals, including: New Orleans classics like the Sazerac (at the Sazerac Bar, of course) and Arnaud’s twist on the French 75, drinks inspired by the city’s history, like the absinthe-filled Jean LaFitte Cocktail

A Brief Historyof New Orleans cocktails

Bartending techniques and preparationsto make exquisite cocktails at home

Tips for the first-time New Orleans visitordrinking their way around the city

Cocktail terminologyfor understanding what you hear and what you read

Iconic drinkslike the Classic Hurricane that will transport you to Bourbon Street

You’ll also find invaluable insider tips from local bartenders, including a Q&A with Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail!