The Sazerac Bar

Cocktail bar · Central Business District

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24 Best Bars in New Orleans

"You can almost sense the history as you walk into the Roosevelt Hotel’s signature bar. A small seating area gives way to the long, narrow bar room with its dark, African Walnut woods, leather-backed chairs and the striking colorful murals of old New Orleans that frame the entire scene. Even in a city of characterful hotel bars, it stands out, though it’s definitely upscale so you’ll want to dress appropriately. You’re drinking a Sazerac, obviously; a mix of rye whiskey and bitters in an absinthe-rinsed rocks glass that, and though it can be an acquired taste, the version made here is among the best in town. The bar also has history with the Ramos Gin Fizz, a cream-heavy concoction that puffs out of its tall glass like a boozy milkshake, and has its own creations, too, as well as a liquor and beer selection that you’d expect from the five-star hotel." - Paul Oswell, Andrew Parks

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