Celebrate Classic New Orleans Cocktails on Your Menu

Add Authentic Crescent City Flair to Every Sip

Step into the vibrant city of New Orleans, where every cocktail tells a story, infused with rich history, bold flavors, and a celebratory spirit. If you’re looking to bring a piece of the Big Easy to your bar menu, look no further than our carefully curated selection of fresh ingredients that add a touch of NOLA charm to your bar menu.

Part 1: Fresh Pairings for Spirit-Forward Favorites

When honoring the rich history of New Orleans classic cocktails, fresh ingredients play a crucial role in elevating traditional recipes to new heights. For spirit-forward creations, the addition of edible flowers and microgreens enhance the aromas and appearance of iconic recipes like the Sazerac, while still allowing each ingredient to shine. Explore these fresh pairings and discover how to transform your bar menu into a true reflection of Crescent City charm.

Shiso Red Leaf

For fans of absinthe, Shiso Red Leaf offers a fresh flavor profile, featuring delightful hints of mint, anise, and licorice. With shades of deep maroon, this 3-4 inch edible leaf creates stunning presentations complementary to many Rye Whiskey or Cognac cocktails. Enjoy them as a pairing for your favorite New Orleans concoction, from a Sazerac to an Absinthe Frappe, adding both visual appeal and a burst of flavor to your cocktail creations. Find more information about Shiso Red Leaf here.

Absinthe, Rye Whiskey, Peychaud’s Bitters, and Sugar
Ryley Eckersley

Fennel Flower

Edible Flowers Fennel Flower has bright tiny yellow flowers bursting from long green stems. Their distinct flavor is characterized by a sweet licorice taste perfect for providing harmonious flavors and visual contrast to the traditional Vieux Carré, first brought to life in the French Quarter in the 1930s. These flowers are both delicious and attractive, making them the perfect addition to many spirit-forward cocktails. Find more information about Fennel Flower here.

Amaranth Carnival Tops

With its festive and colorful appearance, Amaranth Carnival Tops™ provides year-round celebration perfectly encapsulating the NOLA spirit. Revel in each leaf’s unique color gradients ranging from vibrant greens, pinks, oranges, reds, and yellows. With a mild corn flavor, this mix adds a touch of extravagance that looks beautiful when paired with a Bacchanalian for Mardi Gras sipping. Find more information about Amaranth Carnival Tops here.

Jasmine Flower

Edible Flowers Jasmine Flower features white star-shaped blossoms with a beautiful hint of pink on the backside. Forgo the traditional lemon peel and float these flowers in the sugar-rimmed glass of a Brandy Crusta to elevate the cocktail’s visual appeal and delicious, sweet aroma. Jasmine Flower’s delicate essence adds a fragrant and floral touch to any cocktails, perfect for a variety of signature Crescent City beverages. Find more information about Jasmine Flower here.

Part 2: Eye-Catching Ingredients for Bold Big Easy Cocktails

At the heart of New Orleans’ cocktail scene, you’ll find bold expressions of color, flavor, and flair that capture the spirit of the city. Explore eye-catching ingredients to enhance your bar menu, infusing classic creations with a fresh and modern twist.

Mint Orange Tops

For a fresh twist on a classic cocktail ingredient, Mint Orange Tops bring an added layer of flavor and complexity to familiar Southern favorites like the refreshing Mint Julep. Whether it is muddled, shaken, or used as a garnish, these deep green leaves with a tangy orange flavor are the ultimate flair for cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages alike. Find more information about Mint Orange Tops here.

Micro Tangerine Lace™

From neighborhood daiquiri shops to craft cocktail bars, frozen daiquiris can be found all over the Big Easy. Known for their signature sweet and tart flavor profile, daiquiris are the perfect canvas for Micro Tangerine Lace’s distinct notes of citrus and orange. With tiny feathery leaves attached to long, juicy pale green stems, Micro Tangerine lace is ideal for dressing up fruity drinks for an elevated presentation and fresh flavor. Find more information about Micro Tangerine Lace™ here.

Petite® Burgundy Eclipse™

Defined by its explosive colors, Petite® Burgundy Eclipse™ features broad green leaves with a striking maroon to burgundy coloration spreading from the center stem. These fresh and crunchy greens offer a mild flavor, versatile enough to pair with a summertime Pimm’s Cup or a bold and spicy Creole Blood Mary. Petite® Burgundy Eclipse™ not only adds stunning visual appeal but also contributes a complementary flavor that enhances a variety of NOLA cocktails. Find more information about Petite® Burgundy Eclipse™ here.